There are 4 ways to get from Allendale to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 32m$126–227Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allendale to Bostoncar 211.3 mi
4h 9m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 54m$50–109Bus via Van Neste Square
- Take the bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 56m$45–93
Allendale to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Allendale to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Allendale to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Allendale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Allendale to Boston. However, there are services departing from Allendale and arriving at Boston via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Allendale and Boston is 259 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Allendale to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Allendale to Boston, including transfers.
Allendale to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave station.
Allendale to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Allendale to Boston is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Allendale, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Allendale to Boston via Ridgewood, Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Wilsey Square At West Ridgewood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Van Neste Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Allendale to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Allendale to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allendale to Boston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Allendale to Boston.
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