There are 8 ways to get from Montclair State University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 24m$33–763Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal191
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
5h 52m$37–94Drive 217.1 mi
- Drive from Montclair State University to Boston217.1 mi
4h 13m$40–58Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montclair Heights to Newark Broad St
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 32m$99–366Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal101 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 17m$38–93Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
3h 46m$356–832Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
3h 39m$96–406Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
5h 35m$267–384
Montclair State University to Boston by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair State University to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair State University to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Montclair State University and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair State University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Montclair Heights and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Montclair State University and Boston is 251 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $30 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Montclair State University to Boston, including transfers.
Montclair State University to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Montclair State University station.
Montclair State University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Boston is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Montclair State University, 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 Montclair State University to South Station via Montclair State University and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Montclair Heights to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montclair State University to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Montclair State University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair State University to Boston is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Montclair State University to Boston.
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