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Compare bus and train for Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 2h 10m 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.
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.
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How to get from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
12:40 AM 2h35 Holyoke, MA 3:15 AM Boston, MA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:40 AM 2h35 Holyoke, MA 3:15 AM Boston, MA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:40 AM 2h35 Holyoke, MA 3:15 AM Boston, MA $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Holyoke, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyoke Station, Holyoke, MA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus.
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