There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Boston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Northampton to Bostonbus FlixBus 2693
3h 51m$16–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Northampton to Springfieldtrain Valley Flyer / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 30m$60–102Drive 100.4 mi
- Drive from Florence to Bostoncar 100.4 mi
2h 1m$19–27Bus via Union Station Bay 10
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s / ...
4h 31m$16–38
Florence to Boston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Boston is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which costs $15 - $40 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Boston is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Boston. However, there are services departing from Meadow / Main and arriving at Boston via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Boston. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Boston via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Florence and Boston is 102 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Florence to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $15 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Florence to Boston, including transfers.
Florence to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Northampton station.
Florence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Florence to Boston is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Florence, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Northampton to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Center to Boston via Smith College, Northampton, and Springfield in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Northampton to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Northampton to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Florence to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Florence to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Boston is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Florence to Boston.
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