There are 5 ways to get from Holmdel to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hazlet to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 56m$146–248Drive 249.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holmdel to Bostoncar 249.1 mi
4h 53m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from LLOYD RD 280' E of RT-34 to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 133
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 36m$72–135Train, fly
- Take the train from Hazlet to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 56m$77–293Train, bus
- Take the train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 56m$64–107
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holmdel to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Holmdel to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Holmdel to Boston. However, there are services departing from LLOYD RD 280' E of RT-34 and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Holmdel to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hazlet and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Holmdel and Boston is 275 miles. The road distance is 250.6 miles.
The best way to get from Holmdel to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Holmdel to Boston, including transfers.
Holmdel to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from LLOYD RD 280' E of RT-34 station.
Holmdel to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hazlet station.
The best way to get from Holmdel to Boston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Holmdel, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Holmdel to Boston via Hazlet, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holmdel to Boston via LLOYD RD 280' E of RT-34, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Hazlet to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
Train from Hazlet to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
Train from Middletown Nj to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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 LLOYD RD 280' E of RT-34 to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Holmdel to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Holmdel to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holmdel to Boston is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Holmdel to Boston.
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