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How to get fromNewark to South Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to South Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 3m
    $130–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    5h 5m
    $40–70

  3. Drive  219.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to South Bostoncar car 219.3 mi
    4h 16m
    $40–58

  4. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane JFK - HYA
    2. Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus bus
    5h 45m
    $381–1,055

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    6h 12m
    $49–101

  6. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain train
    5h 42m
    $54–257

Newark to South Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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.

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