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Compare train and bus for Springfield, MA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
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.
PPB 6724P3:40 PM2h05Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)5:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$331One-way0 transfers
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- PPB 6724P3:40 PM2h05Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)5:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Boston Harbor Cruises9:30 AM0h50Long Wharf (Boston), MA10:20 AMSalem, MA$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 448 Lake Shore Limited6:04 PM2h20Springfield station, Springfield, MA8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$541One-way0 transfers
- 448 Lake Shore Limited6:04 PM2h28Springfield station, Springfield, MA8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$561One-way0 transfers
- 405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 160 Northeast Regional7:25 AM6h05Springfield station, Springfield, MA1:30 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2501One-way1 transfer
- PPB 6736P7:40 PM2h05Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)9:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$331One-way0 transfers
- PPB 6708P7:40 AM2h05Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)9:45 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$331One-way0 transfers
- PPB 6712P11:40 AM2h05Springfield, Union Station (Frank B Murray St)1:45 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$331One-way0 transfers
- Boston Harbor Cruises11:45 AM0h50Long Wharf (Boston), MA12:35 PMSalem, MA$411One-way0 transfers
- Boston Harbor Cruises2:30 PM0h50Long Wharf (Boston), MA3:20 PMSalem, MA$411One-way0 transfers
- Boston Harbor Cruises5:30 PM0h50Long Wharf (Boston), MA6:20 PMSalem, MA$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, MA to Boston, MA costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Springfield, MA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and bus 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Infobus.
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