What is the cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Acton?

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Acton is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Acton?

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Acton is to fly and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $480 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabeth and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Acton. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue and Boston, MA - Copley Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Acton. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at South Acton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Elizabeth to Acton?

The distance between Elizabeth and Acton is 277 miles. The road distance is 214 miles.

How do I travel from Elizabeth to Acton without a car?

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Acton without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Elizabeth to Acton?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Elizabeth to Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Acton bus from?

Elizabeth to Acton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Acton train from?

Elizabeth to Acton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Elizabeth to Acton?

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Acton is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Elizabeth to Acton bus arrive?

Elizabeth to Acton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Elizabeth to Acton train arrive?

Elizabeth to Acton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Elizabeth to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Acton is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Elizabeth to Acton.

Where can I stay near Acton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Acton.

Elizabeth to Acton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Acton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
6h 39m
$95–199
Drive 212.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elizabeth to Actoncar 212.8 mi
4h 17m
$39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
8h 15m
$86–199
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
4h 1m
$488–1,621
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 26m
$54–107
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
6h 1m
$238–1,052
Fly Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
2. Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Actontaxi
4h 55m
$156–509
Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
6h 37m
$77–390

Elizabeth to Acton by bus and foot

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8h 15mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Acton, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to Acton via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and South Acton in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street, and Boston, MA - Copley Square in around 8h 15m.

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