I would like to visit the Mother Church in Boston. Never been to Boston before. Is it better to arrive in Boston by bus or Amtrak? Does anyone have suggestions for decent, not too expensive, hotels in the area? Thanks in advance.

Hotels are some of the most expensive in the country. I'm not sure what you mean by not too expensive. You can expect to pay anywhere from 200+ a night to 1000. Try one of the sites like expedia. The hotels closest to the Mother Church are the mIdtown which is directly across from The Mot

Amtrak is a fun way to travel! Check out Airbnbs for rates. Boston is tricky to navigate, but if you stayed on the outskirts and had a rental car - or use an Uber or Lift - it ya be more affordable.