How far is Durham from Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 607 miles (979 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Durham to Boston leave from Durham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the primary 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, Public Garden, Museum of Fine Art, Boston Children's Museum and JFK Library.

Bus Durham to Boston from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Durham to Boston on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	22h 5m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 10m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	1:20am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 35m	5:55pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 20m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 55m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $195	Average Duration18h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$125 - $304	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Durham to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

18hAverage Duration

$67Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$102

Average bus trip duration18h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance606 miles (977 km)

Latest bus departure9:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,557 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

3.5/587,261 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Durham to Boston Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Durham to Boston.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Durham to Boston.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Boston from Durham, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Boston?

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durham, NC, US - Boston, MA, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Durham to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

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

Best price found

09/16

$69

09/17

$59

Today

$85

09/19

$68

09/20

$78

09/21

$99

09/22

$75

09/23

$61

The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of $59

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

You can expect to pay from $59 to $110 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-09-23.

Usually FlixBus, 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Durham to Boston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Durham to Boston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Durham to Boston.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Durham to Boston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h	Avg Price$102	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$236	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US

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Bus Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Durham and Boston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durham, NC, US - Boston, MA, US

How far is Durham from Boston?

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Durham, NC, US to Boston, MA, US?

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