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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Cambridge is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $470 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Cambridge?

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 Newark and Cambridge?

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 3m.

How far is it from Newark to Cambridge?

The distance between Newark and Cambridge is 241 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $160.

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

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Boston takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Cambridge train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Newark to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,700 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Newark to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Cambridge is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Newark to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Cambridge?

Book your Newark to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Cambridge?

Book your Newark to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Cambridge 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 3m
$75–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 5m
$35–75
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Cambridgecar 216.4 mi
4h 12m
$40–57
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 13m
$471–1,614
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 47m
$36–73
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 40m
$226–1,038
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
4h 16m
$65–376
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 38m
$277–400

Newark to Cambridge by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 239.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Cambridge, 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 3m. 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 $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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