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Cheapest price | CA$31.45 |
Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
Trips per day | 10 |
Coach lines | 2 |
Why should you take the coach instead of flying?
Taking an intercity bus from Boston to New York City is a significantly cheaper option than taking the train or flying. Bus tickets are often available for less than $20, while a train ticket averages over $100, and a flight typically runs between $150 and $250. The average duration of a bus ride from Boston to New York is around 4 hours, which is nearly the same length of time as taking an Amtrak Northeast Regional train. A direct flight is only about 1 hour and 20 minutes, but most airlines also recommend you arrive 90 minutes early for a domestic flight.
Is it safe to travel by coach from Boston to New York during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Our coach partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, coach carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
In addition, federal law requires all coach passengers to wear a face covering for the entire duration of the trip. Please make sure you are wearing a face mask or you may not be allowed to board the coach.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.
Peter Pan Lines
How much is a coach ticket from Boston to New York?
Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, CA$37.58 was the low point for coach fares from Boston to New York. Coaches from New York to Boston are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than CA$37.58 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most coach companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 26 days in advance. By doing so, you could save CA$11.83 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
How long is the coach ride?
The coach usually takes around 4 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 190 miles (306 kilometers) from Boston, MA to New York, NY. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 20 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the coach.
What is the busiest day of the week to travel by coach?
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
When do the earliest and latest coaches leave Boston?
There are coaches from Boston to NYC all throughout the day. The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach departs Boston at 18:00. This means that Boston to New York is an OK day trip if you depart early in the morning.
By catching the first morning bus from Boston, you’d make it to New York in ample time to grab lunch and catch a 2 pm or 3 pm matinee on Broadway before returning home. If you were to leave from Boston at 8 am, and wanted to return by 10 pm, you would have about six hours to spend in New York City.
How many coaches are there each day?
There are 10 scheduled coaches that travel from Boston to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Massachusetts to New York without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Boston to New York; ticket prices start at CA$36.48.
What coach companies travel from Boston to New York?
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 5 | 4h 55m | CA$41.88 |
Peter Pan Lines | 5 | 4h 22m | CA$42.67 |
Book Greyhound from Boston to New York from CA$33. There are 5 Greyhound schedules from Boston to New York and you can expect on average to pay CA$42 for a Greyhound ticket to New York. In Boston, Greyhound departs to New York from South Station Bus Terminal and no other station. In New York, Greyhound arrives at Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. An average trip on Greyhound from Boston to New York takes 4 hours and 55 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to New York in 4 hours and 20 minutes, On weekends, Greyhound offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay CA$44 for a weekend getaway to New York.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Boston to New York from CA$31. There are 5 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Boston to New York and you can expect on average to pay CA$43 for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to New York. In Boston, Peter Pan Lines departs to New York from South Station Bus Terminal and no other station. In New York, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Boston to New York takes 4 hours and 22 minutes, while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to New York in 4 hours and 20 minutes, On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 6 trips per day and you could expect to pay CA$46 for a weekend getaway to New York.
Where does the coach leave from in Boston?
Most coaches depart from the main station in Boston, Massachusetts:
Where does the coach arrive in New York?
All coaches from Boston arrive at one main station in New York, New York:
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