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Cheapest price | US$22.00 |
Shortest Duration | 4h 15m |
Trips per day | 9 |
Bus lines | 2 |
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.
The best coach lines serving New York City to Boston based on traveller reviews are:
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, US$26.84 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 US$26.84 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 26 days in advance. By doing so, you could save US$8.89 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 4 hours and 56 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses 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 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 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.
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 8 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 US$29.00.
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 |
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Greyhound | 6 | 5h 25m | US$30.53 |
Peter Pan Lines | 3 | 4h 23m | US$30.73 |
Book Greyhound from New York to Boston from US$26. There are 6 Greyhound schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay US$31 for a Greyhound ticket to Boston. In New York, Greyhound departs to Boston from Port Authority Bus Station and 1 other station. In Boston, Greyhound arrives at South Station Bus Terminal and no other station. An average trip on Greyhound from New York to Boston takes 5 hours and 25 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours and 15 minutes, On weekends, Greyhound offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.
Book Peter Pan Lines from New York to Boston from US$22. There are 3 Peter Pan Lines schedules from New York to Boston and you can expect on average to pay US$31 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 no other station. An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from New York to Boston takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours and 15 minutes, On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 3 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.
New York, New York has two bus stations with service to Boston, Massachusetts:
All buses from New York arrive at one main station in Boston, Massachusetts:
Overall score for buses from New York, NY to Boston, MA
(Based on 363 ratings and reviews)
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4 September 2020 - Visiting family
OurBus
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7 August 2020 - Visiting friends
OurBus
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