What is the cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Boston?

The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $480 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between South Plainfield and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from South Plainfield to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave and arriving at South Station via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between South Plainfield and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from South Plainfield to Boston. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from South Plainfield to Boston?

The distance between South Plainfield and Boston is 224 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

How do I travel from South Plainfield to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from South Plainfield to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from South Plainfield to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from South Plainfield to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Plainfield to Boston bus from?

South Plainfield to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St station.

Where do I catch the South Plainfield to Boston train from?

South Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.

Train or bus from South Plainfield to Boston?

The best way to get from South Plainfield to Boston is to train which takes 6h and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the South Plainfield to Boston bus arrive?

South Plainfield to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the South Plainfield to Boston train arrive?

South Plainfield to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from South Plainfield to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Boston is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from South Plainfield to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1763+ hotels available in Boston.

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There are 8 ways to get from South Plainfield to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 31m
$481–2,333
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 12m
$40–99
Train
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h
$78–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 53m
$45–109
Drive 236.6 mi
1. Drive from South Plainfield to Bostoncar 236.6 mi
4h 43m
$44–63
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 18m
$217–989
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 7m
$56–367
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
5h
$191–1,517

South Plainfield to Boston by bus and train

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Distance: 222.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Boston via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to South Station via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 53m.

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