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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Dorchester is to bus via Penn Station which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Dorchester is to fly and subway which takes 3h 26m and costs $460 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Shawmut via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Newark to Dorchester?

The distance between Newark and Dorchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Newark to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Dorchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Newark to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Newark to Dorchester is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Newark to Dorchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Dorchester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Newark to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Dorchester.

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Dorchester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 35m
$82–161
Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 56m
$36–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 15m
$45–82
Drive 217.9 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Dorchestercar 217.9 mi
4h 24m
$40–58
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the subway from South Station to Shawmutsubway
3h 26m
$466–2,335
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, subway
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
4. Take the subway from South Station to Shawmutsubway
3h 54m
$221–1,009
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, subway
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
4. Take the subway from South Station to Shawmutsubway
4h 44m
$60–387

Newark to Dorchester by train and subway (Amtrak)

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Dorchester, 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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