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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Boston to Manchester. Traveling by bus from Boston to Manchester usually takes around one hour and 22 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (78 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €18.50 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Boston to Manchester
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Not having to NAVAGATE. Cons: The seats are not very comfy. Tips: Nice to be chauffeured!!
4.0
Pros: On time and easily accessed the ticket. No problem whatsoever. I would use it again. Tips: Be on time/ early.
4.0
Pros: Just taking a bus trip in general. Cons: Material on seats. Everything else was great. Tips: None.
Bus tickets for a trip from Boston to Manchester cost €18.99 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Boston to Manchester in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €19 to €28. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on April 15, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Manchester this week, bus tickets are available starting at €19.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to €3.09.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Boston to Manchester that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 1h 25m | €19.51 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 1h 20m | €20.99 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Boston to Manchester, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 1 bus trips from Boston to Manchester every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Manchester usually start from €18.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 22 minutes to cover the 48 miles from Boston to Manchester. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Boston to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Boston to Manchester. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Boston, MA to Manchester, NH; ticket prices start at €18.96.
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 harbor, 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, travelers 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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Boston.
Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue
All buses from Boston arrive at one main station in Manchester.
700 Elm St
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