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How to get fromBoston to West Orangeby train (Amtrak), bus, car, ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to West Orange by train (Amtrak), bus, car, ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 32m
    $57–728

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    6h 12m
    $40–70

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 5774 / ...
    6h 5m
    $46–91

  4. Drive  221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to West Orangecar car 221.4 mi
    4h 23m
    $41–59

  5. Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 21 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mississippi Ave Loopbus bus
    4h 25m
    $486–1,321

  6. Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mississippi Ave Loopbus bus
    4h 54m
    $441–1,246

  7. Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mississippi Ave Loopbus bus
    5h 7m
    $70–483

  8. Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BOS - ISP
    3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $272–408

Boston to West Orange by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and West Orange, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to New York hourly. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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