- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for its encyclopedic collection spanning ancient to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montclair, NJ 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 Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 buses that leave Montclair, NJ for Boston, MA on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 312 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $162 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $162 (€132).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHR02038 | 3:00 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4h20 | 7:20 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Cambridge, Alewife | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 5h50 | 9:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 6h25 | 11:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
CHR02025 | 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 6:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 6h50 | 1:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 6h10 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 6h40 | 5:40 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Newark, Penn Station | 7h05 | 6:05 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 AM Montclair, NJ | 4h30 | 4:00 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Montclair, NJ | 5h05 | 6:35 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Montclair, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Boston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Boston trip today.
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for its encyclopedic collection spanning ancient to contemporary works.
A distinctive Venetian-style museum with major European, Asian, and American art, famous for its intimate courtyard and historic 1990 art theft.
A family-friendly science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and broad appeal for visitors interested in technology and natural science.
Boston’s signature walking route linking many of the city’s most important historic sites, ideal for first-time visitors.
The oldest public park in the United States, serving as a central green space and gateway to the Freedom Trail.
A picturesque landscaped garden known for its lagoon, bridges, and swan boats, especially photogenic in spring and summer.
A creamy soup of clams, potatoes, and onions that is one of Boston’s signature comfort foods and a classic of New England cooking.
Sweet lobster meat served in a buttered split-top roll, often dressed lightly with mayo or warm butter. It is a beloved Boston-area seafood staple.
Slow-cooked beans traditionally baked with molasses and salt pork, tied to the city’s old nickname, 'Beantown,' and its colonial food history.
Highly regarded restaurant in Cambridge near Boston, known for refined Eastern Mediterranean cooking, excellent ingredients, and a warm upscale atmosphere.
Iconic North End bakery best known for cannoli and other Italian pastries, popular with both locals and visitors seeking a classic Boston sweet stop.
Small, celebrated North End seafood spot known for lobster rolls, oysters, and a lively atmosphere. A longtime favorite for classic Boston seafood.
Boston is pricey by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining, though casual food and transit are manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montclair, NJ 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.

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