The cheapest and fastest buses from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 30 buses that leave Boston, MA for Rahway, NJ on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife3:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife2:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife12:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM4h15Cambridge, Alewife7:45 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM4h15Cambridge, Alewife9:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$491One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife3:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM4h15Cambridge, Alewife9:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$491One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife2:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM4h15Cambridge, Alewife12:15 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM4h15Cambridge, Alewife7:45 PMNew York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $192 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ costing on average $119 (€97).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ costing on average $192 (€157).
Other travel options to Rahway, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:34AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 PM Boston, MA | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Rahway, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Brookline, Harvard St (Coolidge Corner Opticians), MA | 5h55 | 7:25 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h25 | 7:55 AM New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h50 | 6:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 2:15 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h15 | 8:30 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h45 | 10:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Cambridge, Alewife | 4h15 | 12:15 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h20 | 2:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 9:15 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h35 | 2:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Cambridge, Alewife | 4h15 | 2:15 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h00 | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h00 | 3:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 6h30 | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Cambridge, Alewife | 4h15 | 3:15 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Cambridge, Steel Place, MA | 4h30 | 3:45 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h45 | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h10 | 6:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h50 | 6:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 1:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h50 | 7:20 PM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h25 | 8:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Cambridge, Alewife | 4h15 | 7:45 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Cambridge, Alewife | 4h15 | 9:15 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h35 | 9:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ
Buses from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ run on average 21 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Rahway, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rahway, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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