What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Allentown?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Allentown is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Allentown?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Allentown is to fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Allentown?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Allentown via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Boston to Allentown?

The distance between Boston and Allentown is 319 miles. The road distance is 295.4 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Allentown without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Allentown without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Allentown?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Boston to Allentown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allentown bus from?

Boston to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Allentown bus arrive?

Boston to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Boston to Allentown?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Allentown is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Boston to Allentown.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Allentown?

Book your Boston to Allentown bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Allentown?

There are 99+ hotels available in Allentown.

Boston to Allentown - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Allentown by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
7h 20m
$58–767
Drive 293.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Allentowncar 293.7 mi
5h 43m
$54–78
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Allentownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
7h 35m
$55–101
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus
4h 29m
$125–415
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allentownbus Westbound
8h 51m
$100–139
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PAbus
5h 11m
$113–466
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus
5h 9m
$115–456
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus
4h 59m
$301–812
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus
5h 32m
$59–392
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown - Wescosville, PAbus
7h 30m
$61–331

Boston to Allentown by train and bus

24Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Allentown.

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Allentown via New York Midtown in around 7h 35m.

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