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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and South Station takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to South 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 49m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Newark to South Station train times

Trains run hourly between Newark and South Station. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:27 PM which arrives into South Station at 1:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 11m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 59m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 59m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 18m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 5h 8m • Direct
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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 59m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 17m • Direct
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    train train 4h 59m • Direct
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    train train 4h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to South 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 Newark to South Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and South Station, 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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