There are 8 ways to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 33m$63–144Drive 215.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Harvard Squarecar 215.6 mi
4h 9m$40–57Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 24m$42–67Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 23m$486–1,313Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
6h 38m$45–66Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 57m$441–1,237Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
4h 38m$70–435Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 16m$184–931
New Jersey to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square is to fly and subway which takes 3h 23m and costs $480 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between New Jersey and Harvard Square is 247 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square, including transfers.
New Jersey to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Harvard Square is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Harvard Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
New Jersey to Harvard Square train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Harvard Square is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from New Jersey to Harvard Square.
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