- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections spanning ancient to contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Buses per day
19
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 $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 19 buses that leave Springfield, MA for Boston, MA on Mon, May 25, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, May 25 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.
FlixBus

PPB 6708
PPB 6724
FlixBus
FlixBus
ELITE LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC DOT# 250598 MC# 173698
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 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€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 Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
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, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h35 | 12:55 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:40 AM Springfield, MA | 2h04 | 1:44 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6712 | 11:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h35 | 2:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6712 | 11:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h04 | 1:44 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 | |
· | 3:40 PM Springfield, MA | 3h00 | 6:40 PM Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
PPB 6724 | 3:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h35 | 6:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6724 | 3:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6724 · BZ 0564 | 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 | 5:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
0 | 7:40 PM Springfield, MA | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6736 | 7:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 9:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6736 | 7:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h35 | 10:15 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h50 | 10:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h35 | 10:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h40 | 4:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6708 | 7:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h35 | 10:15 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 6708 | 7:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:40 AM Springfield, MA | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Boston, MA | 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 | |
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Buses from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections spanning ancient to contemporary art.
A distinctive Venetian-style museum with art, architecture, and a celebrated courtyard; one of Boston’s most memorable cultural sites.
A major science museum with interactive exhibits, family-friendly displays, and a planetarium on the Charles River.
Boston’s best-known walking route linking many of the city’s historic sites, ideal for first-time visitors.
The oldest public park in the United States and a central green space for strolling, events, and city views.
A beautifully landscaped historic garden known for its lagoon, footbridge, flowers, and Swan Boats.
A creamy soup with clams, potatoes, and onions, closely associated with Boston and the wider New England coast.
A classic New England sandwich of lobster meat in a toasted split-top bun, often served warm with butter or chilled with mayo.
Slow-cooked beans traditionally baked with molasses and salt pork; the dish helped give Boston its nickname, Beantown.
Highly regarded Cambridge-area restaurant near Boston known for refined Eastern Mediterranean cooking and a warm, upscale atmosphere.
Small, famous North End seafood spot celebrated for lobster rolls, oysters, and polished raw bar service.
Iconic North End pastry shop best known for cannoli and other Italian-American desserts in a lively, casual atmosphere.
Boston is expensive by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining, though casual eats 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 and delivery drivers.
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