What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Boston is to bus via Penn Station which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Boston?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $460 - $2,300.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Boston?

The distance between New Jersey and Boston is 243 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Boston?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Boston takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Boston bus from?

New Jersey to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Boston train from?

New Jersey to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from New Jersey to Boston?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Boston is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $2,300 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the New Jersey to Boston bus arrive?

New Jersey to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the New Jersey to Boston train arrive?

New Jersey to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Boston is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from New Jersey to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from New Jersey to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Jersey to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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There are 8 ways to get from New Jersey to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 14m
$75–160
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 34m
$33–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 5m
$40–80
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Bostoncar 218.2 mi
4h 15m
$40–58
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2h 44m
$461–2,305
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 7m
$217–979
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 25m
$184–924
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 57m
$56–357

New Jersey to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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