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How to get fromHarrison to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Harrison to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 14m
    $130–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    6h 19m
    $37–74

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    6h 18m
    $49–101

  4. Drive  216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Harrison to Bostoncar car 216.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $40–58

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $56–277

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    6h 23m
    $88–459

Harrison to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Harrison, 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 University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 18m.

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