The average train between Newark and Boston University takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Boston University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newark and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Boston University station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Newark to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark and Boston University is 312 km. The road distance is 389 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.