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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Boston is to bus via Penn Station which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 31m.

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 2h 38m and costs $120 - $470.

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 three 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 14m.

How far is it from Newark to Boston?

The distance between Newark and Boston is 243 miles. The road distance is 219.4 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 14m 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 14m 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 14m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 2h 38m.

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 14m 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 1685+ hotels available in Boston.

Newark to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Bostontrain Acela
4h 14m
$30–750
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 5m
$30–85
Drive 218.1 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Bostoncar 218.1 mi
4h 14m
$40–58
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2h 38m
$122–465
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 31m
$31–60
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 12m
$287–779
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 49m
$160–526
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
4h 54m
$268–391

Newark to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Boston.

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 14m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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