There are 5 ways to get from Dunellen to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 46m$133–225Drive 238.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunellen to Bostoncar 238.7 mi
4h 45m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h 12m$51–109Train, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
7h 43m$77–955Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 38m$46–94
Dunellen to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunellen to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dunellen to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunellen to Boston. However, there are services departing from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunellen to Boston. However, there are services departing from Dunellen and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Dunellen and Boston is 262 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.
The best way to get from Dunellen to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Dunellen to Boston, including transfers.
Dunellen to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave station.
Dunellen to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Dunellen to Boston is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Dunellen, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
Bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
- 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
Dunellen to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Dunellen to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunellen to Boston is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Dunellen to Boston.
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