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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, 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 ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is €7 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €33.
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-57.20. The journey takes 3h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
How to get from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM1h50Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€211One-way0 transfers
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- 4:35 PM1h50Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:20 AM1h35Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)12:55 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
4486:04 PM2h28Springfield station, Springfield, MA8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€271One-way0 transfers- 405 · 1607:25 AM6h10Springfield station, Springfield, MA1:35 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€601One-way1 transfer
- 467 · 1685:30 PM5h56Springfield station, Springfield, MA11:26 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€931One-way1 transfer
- 8:15 PM1h50Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)10:05 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€221One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM1h40Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€221One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM2h15Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)4:55 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €32.
A bus is €15 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Springfield, MA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Springfield station, Springfield, 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Long Wharf (Boston), MA and arrive in Salem, MA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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