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

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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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)planeEWR - PWM
    3h 15m
    $232–640
  2. Drive 306.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Back Baycar306.5 mi
    5h 48m
    $56–81
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to BostontrainAcela
    2. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationtrainDowneaster
    8h 40m
    $62–754
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BostonbusGreyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbusLogan Airport / ...
    9h 45m
    $62–142
  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)planeJFK - PWM
    3h 54m
    $136–484
  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)planeLGA - PWM
    4h 48m
    $429–761
  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonbusFlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak StationtrainDowneaster
    11h 10m
    $60–110

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

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest 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 40m.

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