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How to get fromMassachusetts to New Jerseyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Massachusetts to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 40m
    $55–750

  2. Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    4h 46m
    $37–69

  3. Drive 218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Newarkcar car 218.2 mi
    4h 13m
    $40–58

  4. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3h 8m
    $463–1,607

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    5h 20m
    $40–75

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 56m
    $62–409

Massachusetts to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to New York Midtown hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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