There are 6 ways to get from Newark to South Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 3m$130–210Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 33m$33–67Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 5m$40–70Drive 219.3 mi
- Drive from Newark to South Bostoncar 219.3 mi
4h 16m$38–55Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 42m$48–217Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
6h 21m$73–369
Newark to South Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to South Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to South Boston is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
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.
The distance between Newark and South Boston is 241 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $210.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Boston takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Newark to South Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to South Boston is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and South 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 3m. 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 $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to South Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Newark to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to South Boston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Newark to South Boston.
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