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New York to Boston bus - cost & duration

Cheapest price€0.92
Shortest Duration3h 30m
Trips per day86
bus carriers6
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bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for New York to Boston
4.4
Based on 352 reviews

Based on 39 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with BoltBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 48 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.1
Staff
4.0
Value
4.3
Condition
4.5
Sarah
5.0
5 March 2020Business
Pros
On-time arrival, despite leaving late and stopping! Great!
Cons
Didn't love the super loud announcements at the beginning. Not sure about the wifi.
Tips
My favorite bus!
Renee
5.0
23 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
The driver is very efficient
Cons
Hand rest
Tips
Arrive on time
Ani
5.0
21 December 2019Visiting family
Pros
Booking on Wanderu was easy. (Awesome job team!) The bus took off and arrived on-time. I loved the convenient outlets at each seat. I watched a few shows on my laptop and the 4 hours went by so fast.
Cons
I think the duration was listed at 3 hours 35min? But usually I know it takes ; hours w/ no traffic so my expectations were realistic. But new travelers might have felt mislead by the shorter duration.
Aakansha
5.0
14 December 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Everything was great!
Cons
Please mention somewhere that there's a food break in between.
Tips
Boltbus has a food break in between.
Cassandra
4.0
14 December 2019Visiting friends
Pros
Bus was quiet, comfortable, and the trip was generally good.
Cons
We ended up being about an hour late, although mostly from NYC/Boston traffic.
Tips
The stop is outside so be prepared to wait outside in the rain/cold for a while, especially if the bus is late.

Based on 75 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Greyhound report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 53 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
3.9
Staff
3.9
Value
3.6
Condition
4.2
Mara Inez
5.0
23 January 2020Visiting family
Pros
It was my first time riding the bus but my experience was a good one.
Melany
5.0
6 January 2020Visiting friends
Pros
Friendly driver
Cons
None
Tips
Bus was great
Camilla
5.0
10 December 2019Solo travel
Pros
Everything was done smoothly to prep for it!
Cons
Prices were a bit overpriced
Alvince
4.0
8 December 2019Couples trip
Cons
I booked bus tickets and Wanderu gave me a confirmation number; however, it was not clear at all that this confirmation should have been used in the at the https://mobile.greyhound.com/index.html?0 retreive ticket tab. I had to call greyhound to figure this out.
Jesse
4.0
26 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
It was pretty good
Cons
Seats could be a bit more comfy
Tips
Bring a good book!

Based on 1 reviews
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
5.0
Staff
5.0
Value
4.0
Condition
3.0
Sydney
5.0
20 September 2019Visiting friends
Pros
The bus arrived late but left very quickly, boarding was simple, the staff was friendly and the drop-off location was fabulous. The driver took an excellent route - the drive took only 4.5 hours which is great for a Friday night.
Cons
Getting notified that the bus would be 30 minutes late.

Based on 74 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Megabus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 46 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.0
Staff
4.0
Value
3.9
Condition
4.4
Jorge
4.0
6 February 2020Solo travel
Pros
It was clean and spacious with very little people on the bus.
Cons
It took me 10 minutes of walking around the huge building 0to try and find the bus stop, maybe write a more descriptive message on how to find the bus stop.
Tips
If you cant find your bus stop don't be adraid to ask a 100 strangers if they know were it is.
Sara
4.0
1 February 2020Visiting friends
Pros
Boarding process was efficient (though a little delayed) and bus was very clean
Cons
We were a little late leaving
Tips
Bring layers in case you get too hot/cold, and bring a portable power bank in case you don't have an outlet at your seat or it doesn't work
Luis
4.0
25 January 2020Solo travel
Cons
The driver is better being reserved not talk to much. Also be more professional when speaking passengers are not his street's friends
Tips
It's good ride when making last minute plans.
Caroline
4.0
11 January 2020Visiting friends
Cons
The overhead lights are misaligned from the seats.
Lisa
4.0
8 January 2020Regular commuter
Pros
Megabus is ALWAYS so clean. I always try to get a Megabus on my trips. They are definitely my favorite.
Cons
I wish the driver would just quickly tell us upon boarding the bus where we were heading. Just a quick, "This is the bus to Boston, welcome aboard" would have been great. The gentleman outside who was helping get people onto the bus was spectacular, friendly, and upbeat...More

Based on 67 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Peter Pan Lines report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 52 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
3.9
Staff
4.0
Value
3.9
Condition
4.4
Sheldon
5.0
8 March 2020Visiting friends
Pros
Ease and comfort of trip
Cons
Keep up the great work
Tips
Go with Peter Pan they get you where you need to go
Michele
4.0
3 March 2020Couples trip
Cons
Letting other passengers know to respect their fellow passengers. Example: using your phone etc.
Christian
5.0
1 March 2020Visiting friends
Pros
Driver - he was hilarious and drove very smoothly. Also full usb outlets in the middle of the seats was a game changer - nothing worse then sitting near the window and having to have your neighbors cord running under/over your legs.
Cons
The headrest on the seats are uncomfortable however I do love the foot rests
Rukayat Olabisi
5.0
22 February 2020Regular commuter
Tips
Peter Pan isn't as bad the reviews I read said it was. Was a great bargain for the price. Ride was pretty smooth too.
Manasi
4.0
20 February 2020Visiting family
Tips
No

Based on 60 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with CoachRun report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 32 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.1
Staff
3.9
Value
4.3
Condition
4.2
Helena
5.0
8 March 2020Business
Pros
Quick, comfortable and good price!
Cons
none
Tips
Definitely go with Wanderu.
Vikram
4.0
28 February 2020Visiting family
Pros
Clean and spacious bus.
Cons
Starting from 34th street, the bus takes a route north that goes right through the heart of Manhattan. This adds 30-45 minutes to the travel time - we crossed over from Manhattan into the Bronx a full hour after the bus left. Most other buses that I've taken immediately...More
June
5.0
20 February 2020Visiting family
Pros
Did not like the lack of charging ports
Cons
Phone charging station
Tips
Travel light
Pierre
4.0
14 February 2020Visiting friends
Pros
The driver was very helpful and vigilant. He drove with great care for all the passengers. We arrived 5 mins earlier as well.
Cons
USB ports/ wifi password present for passengers.
Tips
Bring a snack, but you will be heading to a Burger King for a 15 mins break:so prepare for burgers, chicken sandwich, fries, shakes, and desserts.
Anna
4.0
2 February 2020Visiting friends
Pros
fast
Cons
information given to passengers about expected arrival time

Based on 36 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with OurBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 67 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
4.4
Staff
4.5
Value
4.4
Condition
4.7
Isaacs
5.0
3 March 2020Couples trip
Pros
This was one of the smoothest and cleanest coach bus trips I have taking so far and I’ve taken a few . The drivers were very pleasant and helpful . We did switch drivers at one point but I wish I caught the male drivers name because he was awesome
Tips
Use this company whenever possible
Lauren
4.0
23 February 2020Visiting friends
Pros
Much cheaper options than Amtrak for about the same amount of time.
Cons
The stops along the route were not communicated by the staff, and the driver got lost a few times. For a late night Sunday bus ride, this was a big of an annoyance.
Tips
If you don't want fast food for dinner, bring food on the bus.
Waltraud
5.0
30 December 2019Vacation
Pros
We felt very save with the good driver. Bis was good in Time
Cons
Wifi in bus.
Tips
Ourbus is a good option to travel.
Ellen
5.0
1 December 2019Solo travel
Pros
I liked the use of their app. The bus was clean and the driving was good.
Cons
The only downside was the pickup location in Harlem.
Krystal
5.0
27 November 2019Visiting family
Pros
The trip was quiet and comfortable. The driver was friendly and helpful.
Cons
Nothing everything was great

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to take the coach from NYC to Boston or drive there yourself?

Yes, taking the coach from NY to Boston is a cheaper than driving there yourself. The price of a coach ticket to Boston from NYC costs on average of $17, which is likely to be less than the average cost to fill a tank of petrol for this route.

If you were to drive there in your own vehicle, you would come across several toll booths along I-84 East as you enter Boston, which would increase the cost of the trip even more.

What is the best coach from NY to Boston?

The best coach lines serving New York City to Boston based on traveller reviews are:

  • Most comfortable seats - LimoLiner
  • Most consistent Wifi - OurBus
  • Most on time - CoachRun and Peter Pan Lines
  • Best deal - OurBus

How much does a bus ticket from New York to Boston cost?

Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from New York to Boston were €14.31.

The best way to find cheap coach tickets from New York to Boston is by booking earlier as most bus companies increase the price as the departure date approaches. By booking 22 days out, tickets are on average €5.31 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

How long is the bus ride from New York to Boston?

The distance between New York and Boston is approximately 190.31 miles, or 306.20 kilometers. The average travel time for a bus between these two cities is around 4 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your bus has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest time to travel by bus from New York to Boston?

The busiest time of the week for travel from New York to Boston by bus is on Monday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Thursday is when the fewest number of bus tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the bus departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.

What bus companies travel from New York to Boston?

On average there are 86 bus trips per day. Peter Pan Lines has the most options for departures from New York to Boston, with an average of 32.967 trips per day and 502.75 monthly trips. 6 bus carriers currently travel from New York to Boston. Of the 86 trips there are 72 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.

Need more travel options? Train tickets from New York to Boston start at €51.64.

6 carriers offer New York to Boston bus trips

BoltBus

Book BoltBus from New York to Boston from €0.92. There are 7.466667 BoltBus schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €18.67 for a BoltBus ticket to Boston. In New York, BoltBus departs to Boston from 202-230 West 36th St and 1 other station. In Boston, BoltBus arrives at South Station Bus Terminal and no other station.

An average trip on BoltBus from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 22 minutes, while the fastest available BoltBus trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, BoltBus offers 10.5625 trips per day and you could expect to pay €20.91 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 22m
Avg. Price
€18.67

Greyhound

Book Greyhound from New York to Boston from €9.22. There are 25.887097 Greyhound schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €16.95 for a Greyhound ticket to Boston. In New York, Greyhound departs to Boston from Port Authority Bus Station and 2 other stations. In Boston, Greyhound arrives at South Station Bus Terminal and no other station.

An average trip on Greyhound from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, Greyhound offers 27.166667 trips per day and you could expect to pay €21.25 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 51m
Avg. Price
€16.95

Megabus

Book Megabus from New York to Boston from €0.92. There are 14.295082 Megabus schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €16.97 for a Megabus ticket to Boston. In New York, Megabus departs to Boston from W 34th St and 11th Ave and no other station. In Boston, Megabus arrives at South Station Bus Terminal and no other station.

An average trip on Megabus from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 25 minutes, while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, Megabus offers 15.647059 trips per day and you could expect to pay €20.80 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 25m
Avg. Price
€16.97

Peter Pan Lines

Book Peter Pan Lines from New York to Boston from €0.92. There are 32.967213 Peter Pan Lines schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €20.85 for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Boston. In New York, Peter Pan Lines departs to Boston from Port Authority Bus Station and no other station. In Boston, Peter Pan Lines arrives at South Station Bus Terminal and 1 other station.

An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 33 minutes, while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 41.588235 trips per day and you could expect to pay €23.23 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 33m
Avg. Price
€20.85

CoachRun

Book CoachRun from New York to Boston from €6.46. There are 4.116667 CoachRun schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €11.45 for a CoachRun ticket to Boston. In New York, CoachRun departs to Boston from 47 Chrystie St and no other station. In Boston, CoachRun arrives at 85 Bedford St and no other station.

An average trip on CoachRun from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 34 minutes, while the fastest available CoachRun trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, CoachRun offers 5.9375 trips per day and you could expect to pay €13.46 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 34m
Avg. Price
€11.45

OurBus

Book OurBus from New York to Boston from €7.38. There are 1.339286 OurBus schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay €12.02 for a OurBus ticket to Boston. In New York, OurBus departs to Boston from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Gate 21 and no other station. In Boston, OurBus arrives at 39 Dalton Street and no other station.

An average trip on OurBus from New York to Boston takes 5 hours and 0 minutes, while the fastest available OurBus trip will get you to Boston in 3 hours and 30 minutes,

On weekends, OurBus offers 1.5625 trips per day and you could expect to pay €16.21 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Avg. Time
5h 0m
Avg. Price
€12.02

Plan your next adventure

There are 8 stations you could depart from, depending on the bus line you travel with. Most bus trips to Boston will depart from these stations in New York:
  • Port Authority Bus Station
  • W 34th St and 11th Ave
  • 202-230 West 36th St
  • 47 Chrystie St
  • GW Bridge Bus Station - 4211 Broadway
  • 7-11 - Jd Foods
  • Port Authority Bus Terminal, Gate 21
  • 1st Ave btwn E 38th and E 39th St
Buses arrive in Boston at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Boston for trips arriving from New York:
  • South Station Bus Terminal
  • 85 Bedford St
  • Logan Intl Airport
  • 39 Dalton Street

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