What is the cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Journal Square and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square Transportation Center and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Boston. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Journal Square to Boston?

The distance between Journal Square and Boston is 239 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.

How do I travel from Journal Square to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Journal Square to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Journal Square to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Journal Square to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Journal Square to Boston bus from?

Journal Square to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Journal Square Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Journal Square to Boston train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Journal Square to Boston?

The best way to get from Journal Square to Boston is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Journal Square to Boston bus arrive?

Journal Square to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Journal Square to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Journal Square to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Boston is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Journal Square to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Boston.

Journal Square to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Journal Square to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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
4h 56m
$33–753
Bus
1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal125 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
5h 50m
$36–92
Drive 213.1 mi
1. Drive from Journal Square to Boston213.1 mi
4h 9m
$39–57
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 22m
$115–367
Bus via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal119
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 10m
$37–92
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Street
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3h 54m
$395–781
Train, line 4 subway to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Center
2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4h 6m
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
5h 48m
$276–363

Journal Square to Boston by foot and train (Amtrak)

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Journal Square, 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 vehicle from Journal Square to South Station via Journal Square Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m.

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