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

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Boston on 4 February
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
1 Av & E 39 St
Boston, MACheapest
FlixBusBus
Queens (Flushing)
Boston (South Station)Fastest
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
OurBusBus
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Boston, MANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 349, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

94bus per day
4h 40mAverage duration
291 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 349 - R 5 218Average duration4h 40m
7kg CO₂e
Average priceR 312 - R 7 641Average duration4h 3m
28kg CO₂e

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 349. The average price for this route is around R 610. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Boston is 4h 40m, covering a distance of 291 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 94 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, CoachRun, OurBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Boston at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  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 produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  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 6426 reviews.

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

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 4.7 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
01/02
R 837
02/02
R 656
Today
R 312
04/02
R 312
05/02
R 263
06/02
R 263
07/02
R 246
08/02
R 378
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 07 Feb 2026 with a price of R 246

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 R 246 to R 1 345 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 R 246, which is on 2026-02-07.

Usually Peter Pan, Greyhound 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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