What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Newark?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Newark is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Newark?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Newark is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $100 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Newark?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston, MA to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Boston, MA to Newark?

The distance between Boston, MA and Newark is 242 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston, MA to Newark without a car?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Newark without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Newark?

The train from Boston to Newark, Penn Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Newark bus from?

Boston, MA to Newark bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Newark train from?

Boston, MA to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston, MA to Newark?

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Newark is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $27 - $120 and takes 5h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $380 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Boston, MA to Newark bus arrive?

Boston, MA to Newark bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston, MA to Newark train arrive?

Boston, MA to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Newark is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Boston, MA to Newark.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston, MA to Newark?

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Where can I stay near Newark?

There are 3584+ hotels available in Newark.

Boston, MA to Newark - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Boston, MA to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
4h 46m
$30–750
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus TerminalOurBus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station108
5h 6m
$27–113
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston, MA to Newark216.5 mi
4h 8m
$40–58
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
3h 10m
$105–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0235 / ...
6h 8m
$37–81
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
3h 49m
$364–839
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
4h 2m
$99–406
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
5h 31m
$275–391

Boston, MA to Newark by foot and train (Amtrak)

113Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 6m.

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