New York to Boston Bus

Q: What is the distance between New York and Boston?

The distance between these two places is a total of 217 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between New York and Boston?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:30 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from New York to Boston?

The ticket prices begin from $20.

Q: How many daily departures are there from New York to Boston?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from New York to Boston?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from New York to Boston?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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New York to Boston Route Summary

New York to Boston bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 99 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from New York bus station at 00:15h, arriving at Boston bus station at 04:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 04:40h the following day.

Departure station and country New York, USA (United States)

Arrival station and country Boston, USA (United States)

Travel Distance 217 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 30min

Total Departures 99

Popular Operators FlixBus, JP Comfort Travel

Lowest Price $20

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from New York to Boston:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

08:15 New York

3h 55min

DIRECT

12:10 Boston

FlixBus

from 23.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Oct

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12:15 New York

4h 55min

DIRECT

17:10 Boston

FlixBus

from 19.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Oct

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12:30 New York

4h 30min

DIRECT

17:00 Boston

FlixBus

from 31.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Oct

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15:00 New York

5h 0min

DIRECT

20:00 Boston

FlixBus

from 28.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Oct

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15:45 New York

4h 40min

DIRECT

20:25 Boston

FlixBus

from 29.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Oct

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Getting from New York and Boston by bus

The shortest travel distance between New York and Boston is 217 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 14:15 has a travel time of 03:55h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:05h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Boston earlier, there are 20 night buses and 4 overnight trains from New York to Boston. The overnight journeys start between 17:30 and 23:45 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 00:15 and 04:40 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Boston:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:00 New York, NY

5h 0min

01:00 Boston, MA

FlixBus

from 26.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Oct

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21:25 New York, NY

4h 35min

02:00 Boston, MA

FlixBus

from 26.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 07. Nov

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22:45 New York, NY

5h 40min

03:25 Boston, MA

FlixBus

from 26.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 25. Oct

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Bus companies operating the New York to Boston route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

JP Comfort Travel

The Coach Company

Metro West Car

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about New York or Boston bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

New York

You can see information about the departure station and stops New York here

Boston

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Boston here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $20 (One-Way) or $40 (Return).

Travel reviews for New York to Boston bus

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