What is the distance between Allentown and Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 262 miles (422 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Boston?

If you're headed to Boston from Allentown, chances are that your bus will depart from Allentown Bus Terminal and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, New England Aquarium, Boston Blazers at TD Garden, Museum of Fine Art and North End.

Bus Allentown to Boston from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Allentown to Boston on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:00pm	112 N 6th St	11h 40m	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	112 N 6th St	7h 50m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	8h 51m	4:31pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	7:40am	Allentown, PA	11h 50m	7:30pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55am	112 N 6th St	9h 20m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Allentown to Boston on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:15pm	112 N 6th St	11h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	112 N 6th St	7h 50m	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	7:40am	Allentown, PA	8h 51m	4:31pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
	1:55am	112 N 6th St	9h 30m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	9:00am	112 N 6th St	8h	5:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Get from Allentown to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

258 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Amtrak

4/55,588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Allentown and Boston?

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Allentown to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Allentown and Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$77

11/15

$86

Today

$105

11/17

$77

11/18

$51

11/19

$53

11/20

$70

11/21

$81

The cheapest trip from Allentown to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $501 for a bus ticket from Allentown to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak 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.