- 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
kr405
Average price
kr706
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union City, NJ 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 Union City, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around kr706 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr405.
Of the 26 buses that leave Union City, NJ for Boston, MA on Sun, Aug 23, 8 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 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr348. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr348, and a flight costs an average of kr900.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr408 Average price Cheapest | kr836 Average price | kr1348 Average price | kr415 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is kr427 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average kr836.
A bus is kr939 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average kr1348.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around kr408 compared to roughly kr415 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr6. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 42m 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.
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 MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 12:43AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:22AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr306 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr454 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 01:38PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 05:18PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 07:16PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr405 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr648 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
Operator MTA Bus Company | Departure Time 11:13PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr937 |
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Buses from Union City, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr348 but you can travel from only kr289 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price kr348 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 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 Union City, NJ 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 Union City, NJ to Boston, MA buses use the New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street to Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street station pair, with some services arriving at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station. Use this guide to compare Union City, NJ and Boston, MA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street is 2 km from Boston city centre. Public transport options include:
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street. ATMs are available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street.
Available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street: Bus stop is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
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.
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