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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to New York City on December 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
Boston, MA
1 Av & E 39 StCheapest
FlixBusBus
Brookline
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Boston (South Station)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
OurBusBus
Boston, MA
1 Av & E 39 StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

98bus per day
4h 35mAverage Duration
302 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$9 - $222Average Duration4h 35m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$27 - $662Average Duration3h 56m
27kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to New York City start from $9. 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 Boston to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Boston to New York City is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 302 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Peter Pan.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to New York City at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

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

    A bus trip from Boston to New York City 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 Boston to New York City?

    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 6361 reviews.

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

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

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

    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
12-07
$23
12-08
$57
Today
$35
12-10
$35
12-11
$27
12-12
$33
12-13
$25
12-14
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to New York City was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $128 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Greyhound, 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.

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