Bus from New York City to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Boston on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
11th Avenue @ West 36th St NE Corner.
Boston, MACheapest
OurBusBus
42nd St & 9th Ave
39 Dalton StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Boston (South Station)No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan
Bus
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Boston (Logan Airport)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

98bus per day
4h 40mAverage Duration
303 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$16 - $357Average Duration4h 40m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$28 - $667Average Duration4h 4m
26kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Boston, MA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Boston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Boston start from $16. The average price for this route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Boston?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to Boston is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 303 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Boston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 98 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, OurBus, CoachRun.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Boston?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Boston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Boston?

    A bus trip from New York City to Boston generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Boston?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Boston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-29
$63
11-30
$134
Today
$52
12-02
$33
12-03
$25
12-04
$22
12-05
$22
12-06
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $254 for a bus ticket from New York City to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Peter Pan will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Boston, MA, US?

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