5.0
Pros: Arrived on time. Cons: I would recommend longer wait times for long distance travel. Stretch, grab something to eat. 15-20min. Tips: Listen the bus operator and the company rules. No talking loud means no talking loud.
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There are 15 intercity buses per day from Silver Spring to Boston. Traveling by bus from Silver Spring to Boston usually takes around 11 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 10 minutes.
Distance | 390 mi (627 km) |
Shortest duration | 9h 10m |
Cheapest price | $20.70 |
Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
Bus lines | 2 |
Overall score for buses from Silver Spring to Boston
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Arrived on time. Cons: I would recommend longer wait times for long distance travel. Stretch, grab something to eat. 15-20min. Tips: Listen the bus operator and the company rules. No talking loud means no talking loud.
$81.87 is the average price of a bus ticket from Silver Spring to Boston. Any tickets cheaper than $81.87 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Silver Spring to Boston is expected to be between $65 and $94. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 8, 2024, when tickets are available for May 8, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $68.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 24 days in advance to save $53.13 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Silver Spring to Boston that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Peter Pan Lines usually offers more choice, with 9 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 6 | 12h 5m | $85.57 |
Peter Pan Lines | 9 | 10h 38m | $113.95 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from Silver Spring to Boston every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Boston usually start from $47.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Silver Spring to Boston from $21. There are 9 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Silver Spring to Boston and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Boston. In Silver Spring, Peter Pan Lines departs to Boston from Silver Spring Transit Center and no other station. In Boston, Peter Pan Lines arrives at South Station and 1 other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Silver Spring to Boston takes 10 hours and 38 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Boston in 9 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 13 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 627 kilometers from Silver Spring to Boston. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Boston at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Silver Spring to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Link to image attributionSilver Spring is a small town that allows you to unwind and enjoy a simple holiday away from the large cities. It is blessed with amazing green areas and parks, of which the Wheaton Regional Park offers a wonderful playground for children. If you are into culturally-inclined activities, the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, which is a restored 1930s-era theatre, will provide a memorable experience. As you stroll around town, don’t forget to visit Washington D.C. Northern Boundary Stone, which is one of the oldest federal monuments.
For eats, Abol Ethiopian offers a unique Ethiopian twist for your dinner. If you wish to enjoy fresh seafood, check out Crisfield Seafood.
The busiest bus station in Silver Spring is the bus terminal at 8100 Fenton St, which welcomes buses operated by Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. There are no Amtrak trains that serve Silver Spring. Also, the city does not have its own dedicated airport but its close proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore make it easy to fly in and out of either the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
Silver Spring has two bus stations with service to Boston.
Silver Spring Transit Center
Bus Terminal - 8100 Fenton St
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Link to image attributionSouth Station is the largest and busiest train station in Boston, and a major transportation hub for the greater New England area. South Station's 13 tracks are used by Amtrak, Acela, the MBTA commuter rail, and the MBTA subway system (a.k.a. the "T") with connections to the Boston Logan International Airport. You can also access intercity bus service in the adjacent South Station Bus Terminal. South Station's historic train terminal opened in 1899 right in downtown Boston, and is close to many points of interest like the Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, and the hip Seaport district. At the terminal, you'll find free WiFi, luggage storage, a 24-hour information booth, and 14 dining options, including that New England favorite, Dunkin'.
South Station
748 Atlantic Avenue - Alongside South Station Bus Terminal
Logan Airport Visitor Center
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