- Must visit
Harvard Art Museums
Harvard's famed art museum complex unites major collections from antiquity to modern art in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Springfield, MA for Cambridge, MA on Fri, Aug 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 7 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Cambridge, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h45 | 7:25 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h35 | 12:55 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 | |
![]() | 3:45 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 | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h40 | 7:20 PM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h50 | 10:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) | 1h35 | 12:40 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
![]() | 3:05 AM Springfield, MA | 7h50 | 10:55 AM Cambridge, MA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Cambridge, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge, MA trip today.
Harvard's famed art museum complex unites major collections from antiquity to modern art in a striking Renzo Piano building.
One of the world's leading natural history museums, known for glass flowers, minerals, fossils, and family-friendly science displays.
MIT's museum showcases robotics, inventions, architecture, and hands-on science linked to the institute's pioneering research.
Cambridge's best-known district mixes Harvard history, bookstores, buskers, and lively streets ideal for strolling and people-watching.
Riverside park path with broad Charles views, rowing scenes, and one of the city's most popular walks and sunset spots.
Historic Harvard green framed by landmark buildings, shady paths, and campus traditions at the heart of old Cambridge.
New England clam chowder is a creamy soup with clams and potatoes, long tied to coastal Massachusetts and a classic comfort food across the Boston-Cambridge area.
A lobster roll serves chilled lobster meat in a buttered bun. It is a New England staple and a must-try regional seafood dish near Cambridge.
Boston baked beans are slow-cooked with molasses, reflecting historic New England cooking traditions linked to the Boston area and nearby Cambridge.
Beloved neighborhood spot serving Northern Italian dishes and house-made pasta. Warm, lively atmosphere with a long-standing local following.
Historic seafood counter famous for lobster rolls, fried clams, and chowder. Casual, busy, and widely regarded as a New England classic.
Refined tasting-menu restaurant known for inventive New England ingredients and polished service. Elegant fine dining with a strong national reputation.
Cambridge is pricier than many U.S. cities: hotels, dining, and parking run high, though transit is manageable and budget food exists near campuses.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip small amounts at cafes only if table service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, MA to Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Springfield, MA to Cambridge, MA buses use the Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) to Boston, Bus Terminal South Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Springfield, MA and Cambridge, 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.
Cambridge, Steel Place is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge, Steel Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge, Steel Place. ATMs are available at Cambridge, Steel Place.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge, Steel Place.
Available at Cambridge, Steel Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge, Steel Place: The station is accessible for wheelchair users.
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