There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Basking Ridge by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus via Mountain Ave At Morris Ave • 7h 17m
7 alternative options
Bus • 6h 33m
Drive • 4h 28m
Fly Boston to Newark, train • 4h 45m
Fly Boston to New York JFK, train • 5h 18m
Boston to Basking Ridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Basking Ridge is to bus which costs $28 - $85 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Basking Ridge is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Basking Ridge. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Basking Ridge via New York Penn Station and Summit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Boston and Basking Ridge is 269 miles. The road distance is 246.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Basking Ridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Boston to Basking Ridge, including transfers.
Boston to Basking Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Basking Ridge is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $85 and takes 6h 33m.
Boston to Basking Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Basking Ridge is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Boston to Basking Ridge.
- Distance: 269 miles
- Duration: 5h 57m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Basking Ridge, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to New York Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50 - $500 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $19 - $70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Manchester to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $410
Flights from Providence to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $2 - $5
- Adult
- $6 - $10
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
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