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New York-Boston Bus Timetable

CA$42.73

07:00

Port Authority Bus Station

12:25

South Station Bus Terminal

0 transfers

CA$34.72

08:00

Port Authority Bus Station

12:20

South Station Bus Terminal

4.2stars

0 transfers

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CA$42.73

10:00

Port Authority Bus Station

14:30

South Station Bus Terminal

0 transfers

CA$42.73

10:05

GW Bridge Bus Station - 4211 Broadway

14:20

South Station Bus Terminal

0 transfers

CA$42.73

14:00

Port Authority Bus Station

18:30

South Station Bus Terminal

0 transfers

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Journey Information

New York to Boston bus - cost & duration

Cheapest price	CA$12.02
Shortest Duration	4h 15m
Trips per day	9
Bus lines	2

New York to Boston Route Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to take the bus from NYC to Boston than driving?

Taking the bus 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 gas for a road trip.

If you were to drive, 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 consistent Wifi - OurBus
Most on time - CoachRun and Peter Pan Lines
Best deal - OurBus

Is it safe to travel by bus from New York to Boston right now?

We stand behind CDC guidelines that caution passengers against non-essential travel during the coronavirus outbreak. That said, we recognize not everyone is in a position to completely abstain. Whether it’s for work, to take care of family or to get back home, some circumstances inevitably require travel. If you’re one of those individuals who still needs to book a trip, you can continue to do so on Wanderu.

Know that most bus companies are still running at this time, though some have limited service. Visit our COVID-19 travel guide for resources and daily updates on the coronavirus and COVID travel restrictions.

In order to keep vehicles as clean and sanitized as possible, bus companies are taking extra precautions for coronavirus. For details on what various companies are doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.

How much is a bus ticket from New York to Boston?

Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, CA$33.17 was the low point for bus fares from New York to Boston. Buses from Boston to New York are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than CA$33.17 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 bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 12 days in advance. By doing so, you could save CA$13.69 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

How long is the bus ride?

The bus usually takes around 4 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 190 miles (306 kilometers) from New York, NY to Boston, MA. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the bus.

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Because many passengers travel from New York to Boston at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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.

When do the earliest and latest buses leave New York?

The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from New York to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

How many buses are there each day?

There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Boston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Boston; ticket prices start at CA$38.73.

What bus companies travel from New York to Boston?

There are a couple of bus lines that have daily service from New York, New York to Boston, Massachusetts. Of these two services, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 6 bus trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Greyhound	6	5h 5m	CA$42.56
Peter Pan Lines	3	4h 23m	CA$35.19

Where does the bus leave from in New York?

New York, New York has two bus stations with service to Boston, Massachusetts:

Port Authority Bus Station
GW Bridge Bus Station - 4211 Broadway

Where does the bus arrive in Boston?

All buses from New York arrive at one main station in Boston, Massachusetts:

South Station Bus Terminal

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for buses from New York, NY to Boston, MA

4.4

Based on 363 ratings and 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!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.Didn't love the super loud announcements at the beginning. Not sure about the wifi.

Tips

My favorite bus!My favorite bus!

Renee

5.0

23 December 2019Visiting family

Pros

The driver is very efficient The driver is very efficient

Cons

Hand restHand rest

Tips

Arrive on timeArrive 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.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. 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! Everything was great!

Cons

Please mention somewhere that there's a food break in between. Please mention somewhere that there's a food break in between.

Tips

Boltbus has a food break in between. 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. 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. 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. 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 77 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Greyhound report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 54 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

3.9

Value

3.6

Condition

4.2

Essie Juanita

5.0

31 July 2020Visiting family

Pros

Quite and peaceful Quite and peaceful

Ryan

4.0

4 May 2020Solo travel

Pros

I liked that they kept social distancing in mind! We were able to sit alone and stay apart. I liked that they kept social distancing in mind! We were able to sit alone and stay apart.

Cons

The bus driver wasn’t the friendliest. But all in all it was a quick and easy trip. The bus driver wasn’t the friendliest. But all in all it was a quick and easy trip.

Tips

N/AN/A

Mara Inez

5.0

23 January 2020Visiting family

Pros

It was my first time riding the bus but my experience was a good one. 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 Friendly driver

Cons

None None

Tips

Bus was great Bus was great

Camilla

5.0

10 December 2019Solo travel

Pros

Everything was done smoothly to prep for it!Everything was done smoothly to prep for it!

Cons

Prices were a bit overpriced Prices were a bit overpriced

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.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. 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.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.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.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 cleanBoarding process was efficient (though a little delayed) and bus was very clean

Cons

We were a little late leavingWe 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 workBring 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 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. 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. 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. 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...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, though. I am sorry I did not get his name.More

Based on 71 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Peter Pan Lines report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 53 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

3.9

Staff

4.0

Value

3.9

Condition

4.4

Arnold

5.0

17 January 2021Solo travel

Cons

😄😄

Tips

Thank youThank you

Paul

5.0

18 July 2020Regular commuter

Pros

Reliable. Leave on time ..Reliable. Leave on time ..

Tips

Being a wireless charger no outlets at this time on buses.Being a wireless charger no outlets at this time on buses.

Sheldon

5.0

8 March 2020Visiting friends

Pros

Ease and comfort of trip Ease and comfort of trip

Cons

Keep up the great workKeep up the great work

Tips

Go with Peter Pan they get you where you need to goGo 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. 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.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 restsThe headrest on the seats are uncomfortable however I do love the foot rests

Based on 1 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with Catch-A-Ride report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

5.0

Staff

3.0

Value

2.0

Condition

5.0

Amey

4.0

1 December 2019Visiting friends

Pros

Every seat had charger points, wifi signal strength was goodEvery seat had charger points, wifi signal strength was good

Cons

Some of the charger points, were not workingSome of the charger points, were not working

Tips

It is the best deal if you get it under $30-35It is the best deal if you get it under $30-35

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! Quick, comfortable and good price!

Cons

nonenone

Tips

Definitely go with Wanderu.Definitely go with Wanderu.

Vikram

4.0

28 February 2020Visiting family

Pros

Clean and spacious bus.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...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 exit Manhattan into New Jersey or Brooklyn/Queens, and go north from there. Also, there was supposed to be WiFi on the bus but it didn't work.More

June

5.0

20 February 2020Visiting family

Pros

Did not like the lack of charging portsDid not like the lack of charging ports

Cons

Phone charging stationPhone charging station

Tips

Travel lightTravel 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.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. 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. 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

fastfast

Cons

information given to passengers about expected arrival timeinformation given to passengers about expected arrival time

Based on 40 reviews

Overview

Users that traveled with OurBus report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 71 percent of the time.

Ratings (Out of 5)

Comfort

4.4

Staff

4.5

Value

4.4

Condition

4.8

Maya

5.0

4 September 2020Visiting family

Pros

Trip was great, unlike the major bus companies OurBus only booked half-capacity for COVID so we got to be one to a seat. The driver was great and super nice. Trip was great, unlike the major bus companies OurBus only booked half-capacity for COVID so we got to be one to a seat. The driver was great and super nice.

Chantal

5.0

7 August 2020Visiting friends

Pros

Staff, water and cleanliness.Staff, water and cleanliness.

Tips

May be a little late.May be a little late.

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 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 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.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.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. 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 We felt very save with the good driver. Bis was good in Time

Cons

Wifi in bus. Wifi in bus.

Tips

Ourbus is a good option to travel. Ourbus is a good option to travel.