There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Back Bay by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Portland (PWM)EWR - PWM
3h 15m$232–640Drive 306.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Back Bay306.5 mi
5h 48m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BostonAcela
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationDowneaster
8h 40m$62–754Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MELogan Airport / ...
9h 45m$62–142Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)JFK - PWM
3h 54m$136–484Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)LGA - PWM
4h 48m$429–761Bus, train
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationDowneaster
11h 10m$60–110
Newark to Back Bay by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Back Bay is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Back Bay is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $230 - $650.
The distance between Newark and Back Bay is 314 miles. The road distance is 308.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $60 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Newark to Back Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Newark to Back Bay is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $800 and takes 8h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Back Bay is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Newark to Back Bay.
There are 328+ hotels available in Back Bay.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to UNE Campus Center via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–310
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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