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How to get fromWestfield to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Westfield to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    5h 44m
    $81–174

  2. Drive 228.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westfield to Boston Universitycar car 228.6 mi
    4h 30m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Ave At Elm St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus bus New York
    6h 31m
    $74–188

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Westfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    4h 4m
    $493–1,648

  5. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from North Ave At Elm St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    7h 17m
    $42–96

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Westfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    4h 36m
    $231–1,053

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Westfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    5. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram
    5h 12m
    $70–391

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    5h 38m
    $206–1,576

  9. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    6h 31m
    $282–415

Westfield to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Westfield, NJ, USA and Boston University, 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, you can take a bus from North Ave At Elm St to Boston University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, and Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street in around 6h 31m.

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