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

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $110 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Boston?

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.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Boston. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Boston via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Boston?

The distance between Hackensack and Boston is 246 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackensack to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Hackensack to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Boston bus from?

Hackensack to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Boston train from?

Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hackensack to Boston?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Boston is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Hackensack to Boston bus arrive?

Hackensack to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hackensack to Boston train arrive?

Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Hackensack to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Boston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Hackensack to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1349+ hotels available in Boston.

Hackensack to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Hackensack to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 3m
$35–770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal182 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
5h 43m
$36–89
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from Hackensack to Boston207.2 mi
4h
$38–55
Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Station
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 33m
$111–356
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 48m
$38–775
Bus via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 39m
$38–95
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3h 53m
$115–408
Bus, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4h
Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
5h 55m
$279–399

Hackensack to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 244.3 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Boston via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 43m.

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