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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and New Jersey takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston University to New Jersey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
$422
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
5h 39m
$57–752

Boston University to New Jersey train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston University and New Jersey. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:32 PM which arrives into New Jersey at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 31m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 31m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 31m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela8h 30m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak Acela4h 31m • 1 change

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    MBTAAmtrak4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak9h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston University to New Jersey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston University to New Jersey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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