There are 6 ways to get from Manalapan to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from South Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 56m$119–230Bus via Boston
cheapest- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 30m$42–91Bus
- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 55m$52–111Drive 251.6 mi
- Drive from Manalapan to Bostoncar 251.6 mi
4h 56m$46–67Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- 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
7h 5m$61–274Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 8m$67–176
Manalapan to Boston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manalapan to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Manalapan to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Manalapan to Boston. However, there are services departing from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Manalapan to Boston. However, there are services departing from South Amboy and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Manalapan and Boston is 278 miles. The road distance is 253.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manalapan to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Manalapan to Boston, including transfers.
Manalapan to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# station.
Manalapan to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
The best way to get from Manalapan to Boston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Manalapan, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Manalapan to Boston via South Amboy, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from South Amboy to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
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Booking & Getting There
Manalapan to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manalapan to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manalapan to Boston is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Manalapan to Boston.
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