The cheapest and fastest coaches from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 buses that leave New York, NY for Cambridge, MA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £35.
Distance: 304 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price | £110 Average Price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Cambridge, MA bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Cambridge, MA coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:30 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h15 | 18:45 Cambridge, Alewife | 0 changesdirect | |
My South Bus Tours LLC DOT# 3016588 MC# 32041 | 15:05 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 19:20 Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h15 | 19:45 Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
Coach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071 | 16:45 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h15 | 21:00 Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 17:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h45 | 22:15 Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5h35 | 00:20 Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h15 | 01:15 Cambridge, Alewife | 0 changesdirect | |
THE COACH COMPANY DOT # 427705 MC # 95883 | 22:30 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h30 | 03:00 Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 00:30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h20 | 04:50 Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA
Buses from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 304 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 304 km |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus, NJ Transit, Greyhound from New York, NY to Cambridge, MAYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Cambridge, MA with Go Buses, FlixBus, Infobus, NJ Transit, Greyhound for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: New York, NY to Cambridge, MA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Cambridge, MA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Cambridge, MA
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Pizzeria (in the station)
- Coffee Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M10, M20, M34 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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