What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Summit?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Summit is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Summit?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Summit is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $480 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Summit?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Summit. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Summit?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Summit station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Boston to Summit?

The distance between Boston and Summit is 255 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Summit without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Summit without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Summit?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Boston to Summit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Summit bus from?

Boston to Summit bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Summit train from?

Boston to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Summit?

The best way to get from Boston to Summit is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Boston to Summit bus arrive?

Boston to Summit bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Summit train arrive?

Boston to Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Summit?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Summit is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Boston to Summit.

Where can I stay near Summit?

There are 723+ hotels available in Summit.

Boston to Summit - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Summit by train (Amtrak), bus, car, ferry, 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 Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 53m
$59–730
Drive 229.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Summitcar 229.3 mi
4h 30m
$42–61
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Avebus 114
6h 27m
$54–107
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 24m
$489–1,029
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 33m
$44–76
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
4h 59m
$75–512
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Summittrain
4h 50m
$441–1,345
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
5h 42m
$62–321
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 12m
$200–1,588
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 44m
$272–407

Boston to Summit by train and bus (Amtrak)

110Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Mountain Ave At Morris Ave, and Morris Ave At Mountain Ave in around 6h 27m.

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