- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for its global collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paoli, PA 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 Paoli, PA to Boston, MA will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 30 buses that leave Paoli, PA for Boston, MA on Thu, Jul 09, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 450 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paoli, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $186 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paoli, PA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paoli, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $186 (€153).
A bus is $172 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paoli, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $235 (€193).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $120 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€48). The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 21m 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 FlixBus, Greyhound.
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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Paoli, PA to Boston, MA buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 1:05 AM King of Prussia, Park and Ride | 7h55 | 9:00 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:05 AM King of Prussia, Park and Ride | 8h20 | 9:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 6h40 | 9:00 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h05 | 9:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h40 | 12:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h50 | 1:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Malvern, Matthews Road (Park and Ride off Matthews Road), PA | 8h30 | 3:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:20 AM King of Prussia, Park and Ride | 7h50 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h10 | 2:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:20 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 6h50 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h30 | 4:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h15 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 9:45 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 9h05 | 6:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:10 PM King of Prussia, Park and Ride | 9h40 | 9:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h40 | 8:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h15 | 9:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 7h50 | 9:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:05 PM Camden, Walter Rand Transportation Center | 8h35 | 10:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h05 | 10:20 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 2:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h15 | 10:40 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 3:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h44 | 11:59 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h15 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paoli, PA to Boston, MA run on average 38 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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 US, known for its global collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
A distinctive Venetian-style palace museum with art, gardens, and a memorable historic setting.
A major family-friendly science museum with interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and a planetarium.
A famous walking route linking many of Boston's most important historic sites across the city center.
America's oldest public park and a central green space for walking, relaxing, and seasonal events.
Elegant landscaped garden known for its lagoon, bridges, flowers, and swan boats in season.
A creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and onions, strongly associated with Boston and classic New England cooking.
A split-top roll filled with chilled lobster meat, often lightly dressed with mayonnaise or served warm with butter. It is a regional coastal favorite.
Slow-cooked beans traditionally baked with molasses and pork, linked to the city’s historic nickname, Beantown.
Acclaimed Cambridge-area restaurant near Boston celebrated for refined Eastern Mediterranean cooking and a warm, polished atmosphere.
Popular small seafood spot in the North End known for excellent oysters, lobster rolls, and a lively, intimate atmosphere.
Iconic North End pastry shop best known for cannoli and other Italian sweets, ideal for a classic Boston dessert stop.
Boston is pricey by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining. Budget options exist, but central areas and tourist districts cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis or add 10-15%, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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Most Paoli, PA to Boston, MA buses use the Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park) to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Paoli, PA and Boston, MA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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