Find bus tickets from NYC to Boston

The bus from New York to Boston is one of the most popular ways to travel between the two cities. The trip takes about 4h30, and you can expect to see a mix of small towns, cities, fields, rivers and plenty of trees as you travel between the two cities. The views change according to the time of the year, making the road trip pleasant and scenic all year long.

The bus trip from New York City to Boston is a convenient and affordable way to travel between the two cities. You can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you travel and make plans for when you reach your destination.

The buses from NYC to Boston

The distance between New York City and Boston is about 220 miles (250 km). Still, distances can be longer or shorter depending on the bus route. Some companies go from to Boston from NYC through inland roads, passing through Hartford (CT) and Worcester (MA) and reaching Boston from the west of the city. Other buses go through coastal roads, traveling across Providence (RI) and arriving in Boston from the south.

Most bus trips usually take around four and a half hours. But the trip can vary depending on traffic conditions. The busiest days to travel this route are Fridays and Sundays, so if you're looking for a quieter journey, try to travel midweek or go for the late-night trips.

Cheap bus tickets from NYC to Boston

If you want to travel without breaking the bank, the best advice we can give you is to book in advance. On average, bus tickets for this journey cost, $48, but you can find fares for as little as $30 if you buy early. Prices usually increase as the departure date approaches, and the most expensive tickets are sold for buses leaving in the next few days.

You can find the best deals by using Busbud to compare prices and departure times and book your tickets. All you need to do is enter your travel dates, and we'll show you the cheapest options available. And if you're flexible with your schedule, we'll also show you buses with the lowest fares for other days in the month.

Bus stations in New York City

Port Authority

Most buses on this route leave from Port Authority Bus Terminal, the busiest bus station in NYC. It is located between 40th and 42nd Streets and 8th and 9th Avenues, just a few blocks from Times Square.

GW Bridge station

Buses also depart to Boston from New York's GW Bridge Bus Station, located at the George Washington Bridge in the Washington Heights neighborhood. This is a good option if you're coming from northern New Jersey or northern NYC.

As NYC is such a big city, you can find departures from Queens and from many other addresses in the city. Usually, these buses don't depart from a station, but from a meeting point in the street.

Bus stations in Boston

South Station

The main bus station in Boston is South Station, located at 700 Atlantic Ave. This is a central location, close to Chinatown and the financial district, and there are plenty of options for food and drink nearby.

South Station is a hub for many different transportation methods, so it's a good way into the city as plenty of subway and train options are available, making it easy to get around.

Alewife Station

Alewife Station is in Cambridge, north of Boston. Inside Alewife Station, you'll find bus bays where buses from NYC arrive. The station is located on the Red Line of the MBTA subway system. This makes it easy to get around the city, as you can simply hop on the subway to your final destination.

Other bus stops in Boston

As in NYC, some companies also arrive in Boston at specific drop-off points that aren't stations, but passenger pick-up places in the street. One is 39 Dalton Street, OurBus's final destination in Boston.

Boston Seaport, by Jimmy Woo/Unsplash

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