The cheapest and fastest buses from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 6 buses that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Back Bay station, Boston, MA on Sat, Apr 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 301 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 9588312:30 PM4h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY4:40 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$331One-way0 transfers
Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 10050010:00 AM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:15 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725511:30 AM4h25New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:55 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672552:30 PM4h25New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street6:55 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672556:00 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
LX Transportation LLC DOT# 2265836 MC# 7735237:00 AM3h58New York, W 42nd St, NY10:58 AMBoston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA$511One-way0 transfers
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 9588312:30 PM4h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY4:40 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$331One-way0 transfers
Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 10050010:00 AM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:15 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725511:30 AM4h25New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:55 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672552:30 PM4h25New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street6:55 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $166 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA buses for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 100500 | 2:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 6:15 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX Transportation LLC DOT# 2265836 MC# 773523 | 3:00 PM New York, W 42nd St, NY | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 4:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h10 | 8:10 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 5:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 9:15 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 8:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h40 | 12:40 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 9:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h30 | 1:30 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 10:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 11:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 3:15 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 12:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h59 | 3:59 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX Transportation LLC DOT# 2265836 MC# 773523 | 11:00 AM New York, W 42nd St, NY | 3h58 | 2:58 PM Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Buses from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Go Buses, Greyhound from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MAYou can travel by bus between Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA with FlixBus, Infobus, Go Buses, Greyhound for as low as $20 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penn Station, New York, NY to Back Bay station, Boston, MA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Back Bay station, Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Go Buses
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Go Buses
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Go Buses
- One carry-on bag and one checked bag up to 23kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Go Buses
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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