There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Watchung by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain
3h 4m$502–1,297Drive 235.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Watchungcar 235.4 mi
4h 37m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 51m$71–750Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus 114 / ...
6h 16m$69–140Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain
3h 37m$78–459Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain
3h 30m$239–1,099Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 1m$232–1,539Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 22m$283–414Bus via Watchung Ave At Mountain Ave
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Watchung Ave At Mountain Avebus 114 / ...
6h 33m$48–97
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Watchung is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Watchung is to fly and train which takes 3h 4m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Watchung. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Watchung. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Plainfield via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Boston and Watchung is 227 miles. The road distance is 236.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Watchung without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $70 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Boston to Watchung, including transfers.
Boston to Watchung bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Watchung train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Watchung is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Watchung, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Watchung via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave in around 6h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Watchung bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Boston to Watchung train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Watchung is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Boston to Watchung.
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