There are 6 ways to get from East Orange to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 10m$133–221Drive 220 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Orange to Bostoncar 220 mi
4h 17m$41–58Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 23m$49–102Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
6h 19m$82–449Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 26m$42–75Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 51m$54–257
East Orange to Boston by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Orange to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from East Orange to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from East Orange to Boston. However, there are services departing from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from East Orange station to Boston. However, there are services departing from PARK AVENUE NEWARK station and arriving at Boston via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between East Orange and Boston is 245 miles. The road distance is 221.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Orange to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from East Orange to Boston, including transfers.
East Orange to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave station.
East Orange to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from East Orange to Boston is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between East Orange, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–27
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
East Orange to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
East Orange to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Orange to Boston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from East Orange to Boston.
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