There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Palmer by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Palmer Librarybus Ps
3h 5m$15–49Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Ware Town Hallbus B79
5h 34m$11–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 56m$33–67Drive 73.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Palmercar 73.7 mi
1h 20m$14–20
Boston to Palmer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Palmer is to train and bus which costs $11 - $21 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Palmer is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Palmer. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Palmer Library via Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Palmer. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Boston and Palmer is 105 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Palmer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $14 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Boston to Palmer, including transfers.
Boston to Palmer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Palmer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Palmer is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $14 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Palmer, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Palmer Library via Springfield Union Station and Union Station Bay 10 in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Palmer Library
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Ware Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Palmer bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Boston to Palmer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Palmer is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Boston to Palmer.
There are 69+ hotels available in Palmer.











