The cheapest and fastest buses from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
597 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 1 buses that leave Columbia, MD for Boston, MA on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 597 km distance in an average of 11 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 11 h 5 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Columbia, MD to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €46, and a flight costs an average of €64.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€50 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Columbia, MD to Boston, MA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Columbia, MD to Boston, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Columbia, MD to Boston, MA buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h00 | 2:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 8h35 | 2:00 PM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h05 | 4:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 9:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h35 | 8:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Laurel, 7th St (7-eleven), MD | 11h30 | 10:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Laurel, 7th St (7-eleven), MD | 12h55 | 12:20 AM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:45 PM White Marsh, Park & Ride | 11h05 | 11:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h50 | 10:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 1:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h55 | 12:20 AM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 2:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h05 | 11:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h40 | 2:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h05 | 2:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 11h25 | 4:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 5:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h50 | 4:35 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:40 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 11h00 | 5:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 7:50 PM White Marsh, Park & Ride | 14h20 | 10:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM White Marsh, Park & Ride | 14h50 | 10:40 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 8:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h50 | 6:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 9:10 PM Laurel, 7th St (7-eleven), MD | 13h00 | 10:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Laurel, 7th St (7-eleven), MD | 13h30 | 10:40 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 10h15 | 10:40 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA
Buses from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $56 (€46) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 370 miles (597 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 370 miles (597 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: Maryland Transit from Columbia, MD to Boston, MAYou can travel by bus between Columbia, MD to Boston, MA with Maryland Transit for as low as $56 (€46). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Columbia, MD to 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Best sights: Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston that passes by 16 significant historical sites
- Fenway Park, the iconic baseball stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox
- Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest art museums in the United States with an extensive collection of artworks
- Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States offering green space and historical landmarks
- New England Aquarium, a popular attraction featuring a wide variety of marine life and interactive exhibits.
- Things to do: Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill, known for its charming cobblestone streets and Federal-style rowhouses
- Take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade, offering beautiful views of the Boston skyline
- Visit the Boston Public Library, a stunning architectural landmark with impressive collections and exhibits
- Enjoy a guided tour of the historic USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat
- Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Quincy Market, with its diverse food stalls and unique shops.
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