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Trip Overview

The average train between New Jersey and Boston College takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from New Jersey to Boston College. 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 33m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$159
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 1m
$135–206

New Jersey to Boston College train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Jersey and Boston College. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Boston College at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 14m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 17m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA5h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTA9h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 51m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 41m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA5h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey to Boston College? 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 New Jersey to Boston College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Boston College, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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