There are 9 ways to get from East Brunswick to Boston by train, bus, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via New York • 6h 16m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 53m
7 alternative options
Bus via New York • 7h
Train • 7h 3m
Drive • 4h 31m
Train to Newark, fly to Boston • 3h 55m
East Brunswick to Boston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Brunswick to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $26 - $90 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from East Brunswick to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $80 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from East Brunswick to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Ryders Ln At Red Coat Dr# and arriving at South Station, Boston, MA via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between East Brunswick and Boston is 272 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Brunswick to Boston without a car is to train via New York which takes 6h 16m and costs $35 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from East Brunswick to Boston, including transfers.
East Brunswick to Boston bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
The best way to get from East Brunswick to Boston is to train via New York which takes 6h 16m and costs $35 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $90 and takes 6h 53m.
East Brunswick to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station, Boston, MA.
Yes, the driving distance between East Brunswick to Boston is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from East Brunswick to Boston.
- Distance: 271.8 miles
- Duration: 6h 16m
What companies run services between East Brunswick, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a train from East Brunswick to Boston via George St At Albany St, New Brunswick, Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Brunswick to Boston via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Newark to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $3 - $5
- Adult
- $6 - $10
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14 - $18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $11 - $13
- Adult Airport
- $14 - $18
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adult
- $2 - $4
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- 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 New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $120 - $280
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $15
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $6 - $8
- Adult
- $12 - $15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Ryders Ln At Red Coat Dr# to George St At Albany St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $5
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $1 - $5
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