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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Major art museum with encyclopedic collections, from ancient works to Impressionism, in a grand and highly walkable campus.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from South Hadley, MA 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 South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 2 buses that leave South Hadley, MA for Boston, MA on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 35 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 bus as it is the most popular option from South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P | 10:05 AM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 5h05 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P · BZ 0142B | 10:05 AM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 6h10 | 4:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P · BZ 0548B | 10:05 AM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 6h05 | 4:10 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5222P · PPB 6724P | 2:05 PM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 3h40 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5222P · PPB 5638P | 2:05 PM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 5h05 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5222P · PPB 6724P · BZ 0564B | 2:05 PM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 4h35 | 6:40 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5238P · PPB 5654P | 6:05 PM South Hadley, S. Hadley Center | 5h05 | 11:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 10:05 AM South Hadley, MA | 3h40 | 1:45 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from South Hadley, MA to Boston, MA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 7:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Boston, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Boston, MA trip today.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1 per drink.
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