What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $100 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Newark to Boston?

The distance between Newark and Boston is 243 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Boston?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Boston takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Boston bus from?

Newark to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Boston train from?

Newark to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Boston?

The best way to get from Newark to Boston is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $350 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Newark to Boston bus arrive?

Newark to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Newark to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Boston is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Newark to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Boston?

Book your Newark to Boston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Boston?

Book your Newark to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Boston.

Newark to Boston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Newark Penn Station to BostonAcela
4h 24m
$30–750
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BostonGreyhound US0235 / ...
5h 5m
$35–85
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Boston218.2 mi
4h 13m
$40–58
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 5m
$101–344
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 45m
$33–80
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
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 48m
$395–788
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4h 38m
$118–405

Newark to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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