I am going to Boston in September and then plan to head to NYC by bus. What time is the best to travel at?

Question

I'm not sure what hours would be really busy?? I'd like to be in NY by about 3 o'clock so what time would I need to leave Boston at?

Answer 1

don't take the china town bus. i really don't like the grayhound either, so check out the bolt bus or the mega bus. both are under $20 each way and can be as cheap as $1...really. they all take about 4.5 hours 80% of the time (unless you take the china town bus...they speed). so if i were you i'd leave around 10. also, make sure you book your tickets online and as early as possible!

Answer 2

just avoid rush hour (between 6 and 9:30 AM and 4 and 7 PM). You will be fine.

Take the Accela (not sure if I spelled it right) Train from South Station if you dont want to worry about traffice, otherwise take a bus.

They leave pretty regularly from South Station. Give yourself about 4 hours, maybe 4.5. so Leave no later than 11 to get there at 3.

If you have a car and are driving leave at that same time.

If you are going on the weekend, then you have  a little more flexibility.  

Answer 3

Try greyhound, bus leaves Boston at 11:00am and get to NY at 3:30pm. Fares around $43. Not sure if there is a really busy time though.