How to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA

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Compare bus and train for Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €61.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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€61

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€23

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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2h 45m

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2h 15m

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1h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:

A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €61.

The fastest way to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Holyoke, MA and Boston, MA including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-38.19. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA

How to get from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus
    8:40 PM2h05
    Holyoke, MA
    10:45 PMBoston, MA
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Infobus
    8:40 PM2h05
    Holyoke, MA
    10:45 PMBoston, MA
    €121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    3:05 AM1h35
    Holyoke, MA
    4:40 AMBoston, MA
    €201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Holyoke, MA and Boston, MA including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:

A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €61.

The fastest way to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

The distance from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyoke, MA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:
  • Buses mostly depart from Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Holyoke Station, Holyoke, MA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Boston, MA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill and take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade. Visit the Boston Public Library and enjoy a guided tour of the USS Constitution. Discover Quincy Market's vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Common, and the New England Aquarium.
To fully experience Boston, MA, plan for 3 to 4 days to explore its historic sites, museums, and neighborhoods.

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