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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Boston, MA is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Boston, MA is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Boston, MA?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Boston, MA?

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 19m.

How far is it from Newark to Boston, MA?

The distance between Newark and Boston, MA is 242 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.

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

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

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

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Boston takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Boston, MA bus from?

Newark to Boston, MA bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Boston, MA train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Boston, MA?

The best way to get from Newark to Boston, MA is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $390 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Newark to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Newark to Boston, MA bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to Boston, MA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Boston, MA is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Newark to Boston, MA.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1392+ hotels available in Boston, MA.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Boston, MA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 30m
$30–750
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston, MAbus OurBus
5h 59m
$26–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 31m
$39–78
Drive 217.3 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Boston, MAcar 217.3 mi
4h 8m
$40–58
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 21m
$106–384
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 57m
$365–788
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
4h 43m
$103–425

Newark to Boston, MA by train and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 19m. 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 $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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