Question 1

Is New York City to Cambridge a good day-trip?

Accepted Answer

Traveling from NYC to Cambridge would not be an ideal day-trip, since the average travel time is close to 4.5 hours. Even though the earliest bus leaves at 6:00 a.m., it would still be a lengthy trip just to visit for a few hours. The last return bus of the day departs for New York City at 5:00 p.m. If you really want to visit Cambridge, it might be better to make a full weekend trip out of it.

Question 2

What is the best way to travel from New York to Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

The best way to travel from New York to Cambridge is probably by bus. Even though a flight would be faster, flight tickets are significantly more expensive. Train tickets are more expensive as well, averaging $104.
Traveling by bus, you can expect to pay around just $22, and with 75 buses driving this route every day, you have tons of options to fit your schedule.

Question 3

Does Amtrak travel to Cambridge from New York City?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Amtrak travels to Cambridge from NYC, although you will arrive into downtown Boston (which is just south of Cambridge, across the Charles River). To get to Cambridge from South Station, you can conveniently take the MBTA Red Line north. However, keep in mind that buses are far cheaper for this route — because the Northeast Corridor is such a busy region for Amtrak, tickets tend to be very expensive.

Question 4

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Cambridge, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from New York to Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

There are two bus lines that have daily service from New York to Cambridge that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Bus tickets for a trip from New York to Cambridge cost $24.00 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.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Cambridge every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from New York to Cambridge without transferring.

Question 9

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

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The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 189 miles from New York to Cambridge. 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 road. 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.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave New York?

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The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Cambridge, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 12

Where does the bus arrive in Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Cambridge.

Question 13

Where does the bus leave from in New York?

Accepted Answer

New York has two bus stations with service to Cambridge.

Question 14

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $15.99 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

Question 15

Average prices by travel date

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If you're planning to travel by bus from New York to Cambridge in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from to . The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on .
If you’re looking to travel to Cambridge this week, bus tickets are available starting at .

Question 16

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

Taking the bus from New York to Cambridge is usually cheapest in , when the average ticket price is only . If you're planning to take the bus from New York to Cambridge during , keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of . However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Question 17

Need a return trip from Cambridge to New York?

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Question 18

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.