What is the cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Short Hills to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $95 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Short Hills and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Boston. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Short Hills to Boston?

The distance between Short Hills and Boston is 252 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

How do I travel from Short Hills to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Short Hills to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Short Hills to Boston?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Short Hills to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Short Hills to Boston train from?

Short Hills to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Short Hills to Boston?

The best way to get from Short Hills to Boston is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Short Hills to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Short Hills to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Boston is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Short Hills to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Boston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Short Hills to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 10m
$33–763
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 4m
$33–73
Drive 227 mi
1. Drive from Short Hills to Bostoncar 227 mi
4h 31m
$42–60
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Short Hills to Newark Broad Sttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 21m
$99–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 27m
$39–84
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 35m
$336–782
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 45m
$91–406
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 29m
$267–384

Short Hills to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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