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How to get fromRutgers University Newark to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    4h 32m
    $130–210

  2. Drive  217.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutgers University Newark to Bostoncar car 217.8 mi
    4h 14m
    $40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave At Washington St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    6h 17m
    $49–101

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    $88–459

  5. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Central Ave At Washington St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    6h 43m
    $44–86

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport 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 South Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $56–277

Rutgers University Newark to Boston by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA and 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University Newark to Boston via Central Ave At Washington St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 17m.

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