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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Newark Penn Station takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Newark Penn Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
$420
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to Newark Penn Station train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Newark Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Newark Penn Station at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 46m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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    train train 4h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 21m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 46m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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    train train 4h 53m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Newark Penn Station? 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 to Newark Penn Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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