- Must visit
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
$29
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA to Boston, MA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 27 buses that leave Springfield, MA for Boston, MA on Sun, Aug 23, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 1 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 Springfield, MA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 31m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, 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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MA to Boston, MA buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 672179 | 6:55 PM Ludlow, Massachusetts Turnpike (Ludlow Service Plaza Eastbound), MA | 1h40 | 8:35 PM Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h50 | 10:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h40 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h10 | 7:50 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5202P · PPB 5606P | 7:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 3h40 | 11:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5202P · PPB 5606P · BZ 0959B | 7:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 4h50 | 12:20 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5202P · PPB 5606P · BZ 0124B | 7:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 4h45 | 12:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 6708P | 7:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h55 | 11:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h30 | 12:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h35 | 12:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P | 11:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 3h40 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P · BZ 0548B | 11:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 4h40 | 4:10 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5206P · PPB 5622P · BZ 0142B | 11:30 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 4h45 | 4:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 2 transfers | |
PPB 6712P | 11:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 1:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h40 | 2:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h15 | 4:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5222P · PPB 5638P | 3:30 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 3h40 | 7:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 6724P | 3:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6724P · BZ 0564B | 3:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 3h00 | 6:40 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 4h50 | 8:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h50 | 6:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 7:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 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.
Major art museum with encyclopedic collections, from ancient works to Impressionism, in a grand and highly walkable campus.
Unique museum displaying Isabella Stewart Gardner's art collection in a Venetian-style palace with a beautiful courtyard.
Hands-on science museum on the Charles River, popular for interactive exhibits, live presentations, and family-friendly learning.
Historic brick-lined route connecting key revolutionary sites, ideal for first-time visitors seeking Boston's core story on foot.
Elegant public garden famous for swan boats, seasonal flowers, and postcard views in the heart of downtown Boston.
Historic market district and pedestrian-friendly area known for street life, shops, performers, and easy downtown exploring.
Creamy New England chowder with clams, potatoes, and salt pork. It is a defining Boston seafood dish tied to the city's maritime history.
Hot dog bun split on top and filled with chilled lobster meat, usually with butter or mayo. A classic New England summer seafood staple.
Baked cod topped with buttery crumbs, often with lemon. It reflects Boston's long cod fishing tradition and old-school Yankee cooking.
Elegant fine-dining destination by the waterfront known for pristine seafood, tasting menus, and one of Boston's top culinary reputations.
Classic North End Italian restaurant famous for generous portions, old-school service, and beloved Boston dining tradition.
Refined seafood restaurant and oyster bar with polished service, excellent raw bar options, and a Back Bay setting.
Boston is pricier than many US cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions add up fast, though transit is manageable and budget food options exist.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, MA 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.

Most Springfield, MA to Boston, MA buses use the Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station station pair, with some services arriving at Boston. Use this guide to compare Springfield, MA and Boston, MA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food options available on site.
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St).
Available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Springfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Springfield. ATMs are available at Springfield.
Ticket office support is available at Springfield.
Available at Springfield: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Springfield: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and cafe options available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
Available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
Boston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shop available on site
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Boston.
Available at Boston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside is 2 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside. ATMs are available at Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside.
Available at Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, 39 Dalton St Streetside: Basic accessibility for wheelchairs.
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