What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Acton?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Acton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Acton?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Acton is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Acton. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Boston, MA - Copley Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Acton. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at South Acton via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Newark to Acton?

The distance between Newark and Acton is 271 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Acton without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Acton without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Acton?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Newark to Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Acton bus from?

Newark to Acton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Acton train from?

Newark to Acton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Acton?

The best way to get from Newark to Acton is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Newark to Acton bus arrive?

Newark to Acton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Newark to Acton train arrive?

Newark to Acton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Acton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Newark to Acton.

Where can I stay near Acton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Acton.

Newark to Acton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Acton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
5h 52m
$95–185
Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Actoncar 207.4 mi
4h 10m
$38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 31m
$55–90
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
5h 23m
$483–1,626
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
8h 1m
$85–209
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
5h 52m
$238–1,050
Fly Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
2. Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Actontaxi
4h 59m
$156–507
Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus
6h 41m
$77–388

Newark to Acton by bus, foot, and tram

5Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Acton, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Acton via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and South Acton in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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