How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Boston start from $117. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Raleigh to Boston is 17h, covering a distance of 977 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Raleigh to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Raleigh to Boston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Boston?

A bus trip from Raleigh to Boston generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Raleigh to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Raleigh to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Raleigh to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Raleigh to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Raleigh to Boston from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	16h 5m	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 50m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	16h	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	16h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	18h 20m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 10m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	16h	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 55m	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	16h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	18h 10m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Boston on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 50m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	14h 40m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 20m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 45m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	21h 25m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:00 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh 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 17 hours, and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

17hAverage Duration

977 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $671	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$146 - $889	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Boston?

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,484 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $118

Greyhound Raleigh Boston recent customer reviews

The driver had an attitude and was very unprofessional made me really uncomfortable to the point where I dont ever want to take the greyhound ever again.

Edwin M.

September 1, 2019

Toilets were dirty

Barbara O.

June 29, 2025

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Boston start from $117. The average price for this route is around $186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Raleigh to Boston is 17h, covering a distance of 977 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Raleigh to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Raleigh to Boston at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Boston?
A bus trip from Raleigh to Boston generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Raleigh to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Raleigh to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Raleigh to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Raleigh to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11-28

$275

11-29

$419

Today

$489

12-01

$198

12-02

$165

12-03

$142

12-04

$154

12-05

$142

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $638 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.