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New Jersey to Boston University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New Jersey and Boston University takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from New Jersey to Boston University. 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 3m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
$159
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
4h 27m
$136–207

New Jersey to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between New Jersey and Boston University. 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 University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 33m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 44m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMBTA5h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTA4h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey to Boston University? 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 University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

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