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How to get fromNewark to Back Bayby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Back Bay by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    3h 22m
    $492–1,040
  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus FlixBus N2615
    11h 52m
    $45–87
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    8h 48m
    $63–784
  4. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    9h 54m
    $57–137
  5. Drive 306.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Back Baycar car 306.7 mi
    5h 49m
    $56–81
  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane JFK - PWM
    3h 49m
    $126–394
  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LGA - PWM
    4h 38m
    $124–451

Newark to Back Bay by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 48m.

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