The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€53
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
103
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Boston, MA will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 103 buses that leave New York, NY for Boston, MA on Fri, Apr 17, 95 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 17 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Fri, Apr 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672557:30 AM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street11:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672557:30 PM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street11:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672556:30 PM4h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:40 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 9588312:30 PM4h30New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY5:00 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211961:30 PM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street5:45 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM3h55New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY12:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h55New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY2:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€421One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672557:30 AM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street11:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672557:30 PM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street11:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA€271One-way0 transfers
1:05 AM4h05New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 306 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €184 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New York, NY to Boston, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Boston, MA buses for today, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4h25 | 6:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h55 | 8:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5622+ BZ 0548 | 2:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h55 | 8:10 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5622 | 2:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h15 | 6:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3h55 | 6:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h25 | 7:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h05 | 12:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4h55 | 9:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 4:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h45 | 9:15 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h05 | 9:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4h25 | 9:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 10:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h40 | 9:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h05 | 10:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 6h05 | 11:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5638 | 6:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 11:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 11:10 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 11:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4h25 | 11:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h45 | 2:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h35 | 12:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 1:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h40 | 12:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 8:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h30 | 12:30 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h15 | 12:15 AM Cambridge, Alewife | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 1:10 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5646 | 8:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 1:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 1:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 2:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h30 | 1:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 9:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 2:00 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 2:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 3:10 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h35 | 2:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5654 | 10:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 3:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h00 | 2:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 3:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h04 | 3:59 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 3:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 3:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 5:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h40 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h05 | 5:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3h55 | 5:55 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h46 | 8:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 9:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4h05 | 9:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 10:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h50 | 1:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 9:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h25 | 3:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 3:10 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5606 | 10:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h25 | 2:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h15 | 3:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h20 | 3:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 11:30 AM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 11:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h45 | 6:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4h25 | 4:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582 | 12:00 PM Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 5:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5614+ BZ 0540 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 5:55 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5614 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 5:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3h55 | 4:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 5:10 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5614 · PPB 6712 | 12:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h00 | 6:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 4:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h25 | 5:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5618 | 1:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 5:45 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h15 | 5:45 PM Cambridge, Alewife | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5h00 | 6:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Buses from New York, NY to Boston, MA run on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 53 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 306 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 306 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus, CoachRun from New York, NY to Boston, MAYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Boston, MA with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus, CoachRun for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Boston, MA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Go Buses
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Go Buses
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Go Buses
- One carry-on bag and one checked bag up to 23kg.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Go Buses
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Boston, MA
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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