There are 9 ways to get from Hackensack to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2h 59m$122–456Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 59m$35–770Bus
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 182 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 43m$41–89Drive 207.2 mi
- Drive from Hackensack to Bostoncar 207.2 mi
4h 2m$38–55Bus, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 23m$248–781Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 19m$149–512Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 22m$270–430Bus, train
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 48m$38–774Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 33m$36–74
Hackensack to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Boston. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Boston via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Hackensack and Boston is 220 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Hackensack to Boston, including transfers.
Hackensack to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $800 and takes 4h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–17
- Peak
- $17–28
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Boston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Hackensack to Boston.
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