There are 8 ways to get from Metuchen to Boston by train, plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Newark, fly to Boston • 3h 1m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 49m
6 alternative options
Fly Newark to Providence, train • 4h 49m
Train • 5h 17m
Train, bus • 5h 47m
Drive • 4h 22m
Metuchen to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Boston is to train and bus which costs $25 - $80 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at South Station, Boston, MA via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Boston. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Boston via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Metuchen and Boston is 219 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $35 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Metuchen to Boston, including transfers.
Metuchen to Boston bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Metuchen to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Boston is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $35 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $90 and takes 6h 49m.
- Distance: 219.4 miles
- Duration: 3h 1m
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Boston via New York Penn Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metuchen to Boston via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Newark to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $17
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $3 - $5
- Adult
- $6 - $10
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $15
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $6 - $8
- Adult
- $12 - $15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Metuchen to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at South Station, Boston, MA.
Metuchen to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Boston is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Metuchen to Boston.
There are 886+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $73 USD per night.