What is the travel distance from State College to Boston?

State College and Boston are 368 miles (593 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from State College to Boston?

The majority of buses traveling from State College to Boston start their journey at State College Bus Station and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Children's Museum, Boston Open Studios, Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Freedom Trail and JFK Library.

Bus State College to Boston from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for State College to Boston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	State College Bus Station	19h 35m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	State College Bus Station	23h 45m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for State College to Boston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50pm	State College Bus Station	15h 40m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:25am	State College Arpt (E)	11h 25m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	12:35pm	State College Bus Station	11h 45m	12:20am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	State College Bus Station	19h 35m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	State College Arpt (E)	19h 15m	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 AM EST.

Get from State College to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

17h 5mAverage Duration

366 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in State College and Boston?

Stops in State College

A
State College Bus Station
445-459 Railroad Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
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Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from State College to Boston, MA, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$125

11/21

$126

Today

$134

11/23

$145

11/24

No data

11/25

$119

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11/27

$94

The cheapest trip from State College to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $94

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from State College to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $94 to $542 for a bus ticket from State College to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.