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Cheap coach tickets from New York to Boston
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Coach from New York to Boston: Journey Information
There are 142 intercity coaches per day from New York to Boston. Travelling by coach from New York to Boston usually takes around 4 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest OurBus coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 45 minutes.
- Distance
- 190 mi (306 km)
- Shortest duration
- 2h 45m
- Cheapest price
- SEK 128.84
- Trips per day
- 122
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus US
- Coach lines
- 6
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Helpful info about taking the coach from New York to Boston
Coaches from New York to Boston depart from stations in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. However, the vast majority of coach routes depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arrive at South Station in Boston.
It’s very easy to get to Port Authority before your coach to Boston departs. Port Authority Bus Terminal connects to over 10 subway lines via underground walkways, so you can get to the coach station from nearly anywhere on the MTA. Once you arrive in Boston, South Station connects to the MBTA network on the red and silver lines.
NYC and Boston are roughly 200 miles apart, and while some coaches can make the trip in under four hours, the coach from New York City to Boston usually takes about four and a half hours. Late morning or early afternoon trips, departing between 9:30am and 2pm, are more likely to avoid rush hours in both cities, and the journey can take as little as 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Peter Pan, FlixBus, and Greyhound provide the most daily trips on this route, with tickets averaging around $35. While it was possible to find New York to Boston tickets for just $1 or $5 before the Covid-19 pandemic, now the cheapest tickets are usually around $20. You can still score deals if you book in advance, and OurBus frequently offers tickets from NYC to Boston for $17.
While it can be pricey to get a luxury coach from NYC to Boston, the vast majority of coach companies have stepped up their levels of service to include free WiFi, reclinable seats, and power sockets. When you search on Wanderu, take a look at each trip’s amenities icons to see how luxe the coach will be.
A day trip from New York City to Boston is entirely feasible by coach. Coaches leave NYC as early as 5am, and the last coach leaving Boston departs at 8 pm. Catching an early coach from New York gives you plenty of time to catch a baseball game in Boston, or even make a connection to get to Cape Cod.
If you’re returning home after other travels, you can easily get from the JFK airport to Boston by coach and avoid taking a connecting flight (which could cost literally 10 times more). From JFK, hop on the subway or tram to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, where you can board your coach to Boston.
New York to Boston Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from New York to Boston?
There are usually 13 daily train trips from New York to Boston.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceSEK 512.98Cheaper | Avg. PriceSEK 2,379.28 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips142 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration4h 56m | Duration4h 23mFaster |
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New York to Boston Route Map
There are several coach options that can take you from New York to Boston:
- CoachRun: 3 daily coaches from SEK 168
- FlixBus US: 68 daily coaches from SEK 238
- Greyhound: 30 daily coaches from SEK 238
- OurBus: 16 daily coaches from SEK 129
- Peter Pan Lines: 25 daily coaches from SEK 248
- TransportAzumah: 2 daily coaches from SEK 297
How much is a coach ticket from New York to Boston?
Coach tickets for a trip from New York to Boston cost SEK 423 on average. Tickets cheaper than SEK 423 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from New York to Boston by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from New York to Boston in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from SEK 377 to SEK 624. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 5 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Boston this week, coach tickets are available starting at SEK 387.
Average coach ticket prices from New York to Boston by month
Taking the coach from New York to Boston is usually cheapest in January, when the average ticket price is only SEK 416. If you're planning to take the coach from New York to Boston during November, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of SEK 565. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 22 days in advance. This way, you can save up to SEK 163.53 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from New York to Boston?
There are 6 coach lines from New York to Boston available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 68 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoachRun | 3 | 4h 17m | SEK 289.38 |
| FlixBus US | 68 | 4h 40m | SEK 513.95 |
| Greyhound | 30 | 5h 32m | SEK 553.99 |
| OurBus | 16 | 4h 21m | SEK 300.33 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 25 | 5h 18m | SEK 607.34 |
| TransportAzumah | 2 | 4h 21m | SEK 370.01 |
Book CoachRun from New York to Boston from SEK 168.48. There are 3 trips per day offered by CoachRun from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay SEK 289.38 for a CoachRun ticket to Boston. In New York, CoachRun departs to Boston from 201 West X 37th St. In Boston, CoachRun arrives at 177 Huntington Ave.
An average trip on CoachRun from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, while the fastest available CoachRun trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
At weekends, CoachRun offers 4 trips per day. A single ticket costs SEK 168.48 for a weekend trip to Boston.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 68 trips per day from New York to Boston, and the average ticket for this route costs only SEK 513.95.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 30 coach trips from New York to Boston every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Boston usually start from SEK 237.66.
OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from SEK 128.84, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from New York to Boston if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest coach carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers cheap coach tickets and comfortable coach trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable coach service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard toilets, free WiFi, power sockets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 25 coach trips every day during the week and 28 trips at weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main coach carriers between New York and Boston, offering coach tickets as low as SEK 247.67.
Book TransportAzumah from New York to Boston from SEK 297.32. There are 2 trips per day offered by TransportAzumah from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay SEK 370.01 for a TransportAzumah ticket to Boston. In New York, TransportAzumah departs to Boston from GW Bridge Bus Station - Slip 2 and 2 other stations. In Boston, TransportAzumah arrives at 177 Huntington Ave.
An average trip on TransportAzumah from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 21 minutes, while the fastest available TransportAzumah trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours.
At weekends, TransportAzumah offers 3 trips per day. A single ticket costs SEK 297.32 for a weekend trip to Boston.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from New York to Boston
Taking the coach from NY to Boston is usually cheaper and more convenient than driving there yourself. It is fairly easy to find tickets from New York to Boston for less than $20 at any given time of year. This is likely to be less than the average cost to fill a tank of petrol for a road trip. If you were to drive, you would pay tolls on I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) as you enter Boston, which would increase the cost of the trip even more.
The best coach lines serving New York City to Boston based on traveller reviews are: • Most consistent Wifi—OurBus • Most on time—CoachRun and Peter Pan Lines • Best deal—OurBus
There are 142 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Boston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 122 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Boston; ticket prices start at SEK 218.
Trips per day
142
Direct trips
122
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 56 minutes to cover the 190 miles from New York to Boston. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
190
Distance (km)
306
The first coach leaves at 0:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:59. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:00am
Latest coach
11:59pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from New York to Boston for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Tuesday
The faire at the Boston end of this route
South of Boston, King Richard's Faire runs weekends on the Edaville site at Carver from 5 September to 25 October, adding the Mondays of 7 September and 12 October. Plymouth & Brockton and Peter Pan both run that way once you are in the city, so the last leg does not need a car. In spring the region's other faire, the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire at Fremont, opens for two weekends in May. Their dates, and every other US faire's, sit in our finder — the renaissance faires in Massachusetts are the place to start.
City Information
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travellers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Liberty Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major coach and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Boston
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 harbour, 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, travellers 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.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in New York?
Main departure station: SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
Coaches to Boston leave from 21 stations in New York.
All coach stations in New York:
- SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station North Wing
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
- Queens/Jamaica 91-91 144th Pl
- 145 Canal St
- New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
- 11th Ave (btw. 35th & 36th St.)
- GW Bridge Bus Station
- 41-32 Kissena Blvd
- 672 1st Ave btwn 38th & 39th St
- 201 West X 37th St
- Port Authority Bus Terminal, Gate 21
- Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
- GW Bridge Bus Station - Slip 2
- 375 W 42nd St & 9th
Where does the coach arrive in Boston?
Main arrival station: 680 Atlantic Ave
Coaches arrive in Boston at 10 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Boston:
- 680 Atlantic Ave
- South Station Bus Terminal
- 177 Huntington Ave
- Boston Logan Airport
- 177 Huntington Ave
- 39 Dalton St
- Allston/Brighton- 1227 Commonwealth Ave
- 115 Huntington Ave
- Northeastern University
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