What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Jersey City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Jersey City is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $220 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Boston to Jersey City?

The distance between Boston and Jersey City is 201 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Jersey City?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Boston to Jersey City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Jersey City bus from?

Boston to Jersey City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Jersey City train from?

Boston to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Jersey City?

The best way to get from Boston to Jersey City is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $1,000 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Boston to Jersey City bus arrive?

Boston to Jersey City bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Jersey City train arrive?

Boston to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Jersey City is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Boston to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 3775+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Boston to Jersey City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Jersey City by plane, subway, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
3. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
2h 27m
$62–380
Drive 214.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Jersey Citycar 214.4 mi
4h 10m
$40–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 18m
$56–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
5h 25m
$47–137
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2h 9m
$221–976
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2h 11m
$472–2,293
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 7m
$268–384
Bus via Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus 119
5h 43m
$64–101

Boston to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

118Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.9 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 25m.

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