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How to get fromNewark to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound) or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 44m
    $36–724

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Brooklinebus bus FlixBus N2605
    5h 45m
    $35–65

  3. Drive 216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Boston Universitycar car 216.6 mi
    4h 11m
    $40–58

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    3h 27m
    $109–387

  5. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    6h 22m
    $39–105

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram

    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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    4. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    4h 1m
    $348–791

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram

    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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    4. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    4h 54m
    $106–428

Newark to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Boston University, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Brookline once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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