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Manhattan to Back Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Back Bay takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manhattan to Back Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 36m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
$75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan to Back Bay bus times

Buses run hourly between Manhattan and Back Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Back Bay at 1:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Back Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 213 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m. OurBus also services this route once daily.

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