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Compare train and bus for Boston, MA to Springfield, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to travel from Boston to Springfield
Travel from Boston to Springfield is possible via trains and buses. The distance covered by trains and buses from Boston to Springfield is 80 miles (approximately 128 km). The train from Boston to Springfield gives travelers a chance to relax as they take in breathtaking scenery along the way. The journey from Boston to Springfield is popular as there are more than 30 trips made daily by trains and buses on this route.
What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Springfield?
The cheapest way to travel from Boston to Springfield is by bus. The average travel time by bus from Boston to Springfield is 2 hours and 15 minutes. However, the fastest bus on this route takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to arrive at its destination. All trips by bus from Boston to Springfield are direct connections where travelers get to enjoy a non-stop trip between the two cities. Bus services on the Boston to Springfield route are offered by two carriers, Greyhound and Peter Pan Lines. Greyhound offers four trips per day while Peter Pan Lines offers 16 daily trips between the two destinations. Peter Pan Lines and Greyhound buses depart from South Station Bus Terminal. Some of the Peter Pan Lines buses also depart from Logan International Airport, Copley Square and Park Square. All buses from Boston to Springfield arrive at the Union Station Transportation Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What is the fastest way to travel from Boston to Springfield?
The fastest way to travel from Boston to Springfield is by bus. The fastest bus from Boston to Springfield takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to get passengers to your destination. Passengers traveling by bus from Boston to Springfield are requested to arrive at the departure stations at least half an hour before the departure time. This gives passengers enough time to identify your designated bus for the trip check in any luggage and settle in your seat. There are more than fifteen daily schedules to compare for the trip from Boston to Springfield by bus. This makes the trip convenient as passengers get to choose the trip that suits your schedule and budget. Greyhound buses depart from one station, the South Station Bus Terminal in Boston. On the other hand, Peter Pan Lines buses from Boston to Springfield depart from four different stations, Logan International Airport, South Station Bus Terminal, Copley Square and Park Square in Boston. Peter Pan Lines and greyhound buses between the two cities arrive at the Union Station Transportation Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Travel from Boston to Springfield by train
Travel from Boston to Springfield by train is facilitated by three different carriers, Amtrak, Amtrak Lake Shore Limited and Amtrak Northeast Regional. Amtrak offers the majority of schedules for trains on this route with up to 10 daily departures. Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Lake Shore Limited each offer two daily schedules for trains passing through Springfield. The average travel time by train from Boston to Springfield is four hours and 25 minutes. The fastest trains from Boston to Springfield take 2 hours and 21 minutes to arrive at their destination. Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Lake Shore Limited offer connections with stops in other towns along the way. These increase travel time as they take 30 minutes to 1 hour before travelers can resume their journey. The departure train station is Back Bay Station in Boston while the arrival train station is the Union Station Transportation Center in Springfield. This arrival station is 0.6 miles (approximately one kilometer) from Springfield city center. This distance takes 11 minutes to cover on foot.
Travel from Boston to Springfield by bus
There are daily connections by bus from Boston to Springfield. These services are offered by Greyhound and Peter Pan Lines buses. Peter Pan Lines Buses depart from Copley Square, South Station Bus terminal, Park Square and Logan International Airport. Greyhound buses from Boston to Springfield depart from South Station Bus Terminal. Both Peter Pan Lines and Greyhound buses from Boston to Springfield arrive at the Union Station Transportation Center which is located at 55 Frank B Murray Street. The station is less than a mile from Springfield city center and 39.2 miles away from Bradley International Airport. Union Station Transportation Center is well connected by public transport means which helps travelers get to other destinations in the city.
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Springfield, MA costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Springfield, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Springfield, MA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Springfield station, Springfield, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St).
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Springfield, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Springfield, MA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
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