There are 7 ways to get from Boston College to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 13m$57–752Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 41m$35–65Drive 212.4 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Newarkcar 212.4 mi
4h 7m$38–55Tram, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 13m$613–1,617Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 21m$42–79Tram, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
5h$82–510Tram, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 51m$468–1,443
Boston College to Newark by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Newark is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Newark is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Newark. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Boston College and Newark is 247 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Newark without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Boston College to Newark, including transfers.
Boston College to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston College to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston College to Newark is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Newark, NJ, 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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Boston College to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston College to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Newark is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Boston College to Newark.
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