There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
1h 25m$18–45Drive 89.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Springfield89.1 mi
1h 37m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
2h 31m$35–430Bus via Alewife (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
2h 58m$22–31
Boston to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Springfield is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Springfield is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $18 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield Union Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Boston and Springfield is 89 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $18 - $45.
The bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Boston to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Springfield is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $430 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–430 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Boston to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Springfield is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Boston to Springfield.
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