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Newark Museum of Art
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, science exhibits, and a planetarium. A top cultural stop near downtown Newark.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 20 buses that leave South Station, Boston, MA for Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ on Mon, Jun 22, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-1538096
ROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
FlixBus
Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-1538096
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
FlixBus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $204 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ costing on average $204 (€167).
Other travel options to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:34AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Best Tours & Charter Inc DBA Jas Tours Corp USDOT-4056127 MC-1538096 | 4:30 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h15 | 8:45 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 4:30 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h45 | 9:15 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-1538096 | 5:00 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h10 | 9:10 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h35 | 9:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h00 | 12:15 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h19 | 12:34 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h45 | 1:20 AM Newark, Penn Station | 1 transfer | |
Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-1621196 | 8:00 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 3h59 | 11:59 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h55 | 2:55 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h40 | 10:40 AM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h20 | 2:15 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 9:00 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h20 | 1:20 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255 | 10:00 AM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h20 | 2:20 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 7h00 | 5:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h10 | 4:20 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 6h10 | 6:40 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h50 | 5:50 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-1538096 | 1:00 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 4h15 | 5:15 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 4h50 | 6:05 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 5h25 | 8:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582 | 4:00 PM Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA | 5h30 | 9:30 PM Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 2:50 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Newark — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark trip today.
New Jersey’s largest museum, known for American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, science exhibits, and a planetarium. A top cultural stop near downtown Newark.
Interactive music museum inside Prudential Center with exhibits on recording, artists, and music history. Especially popular with music fans and event-goers.
Historic institution with exhibitions and collections related to New Jersey history, often hosted in a landmark downtown setting.
Famous urban park known for its large collection of cherry blossom trees, scenic lakes, and walking paths. One of Newark’s best outdoor spots.
Newark’s best-known neighborhood, celebrated for its strong Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian heritage and lively street atmosphere.
Revived downtown public square with lawns, monuments, events, and a central location near major cultural venues and offices.
Charcoal-grilled sardines are a classic Ironbound favorite, reflecting Newark's strong Portuguese community and its seafood-centered cooking traditions.
Salt cod prepared in many traditional styles, especially baked or sautéed with potatoes and onions. It is one of the most iconic Portuguese dishes in Newark's Ironbound.
A saffron rice dish with seafood, meats, or both, commonly served in Spanish restaurants around Newark Penn Station and the Ironbound district.
Respected Spanish gastropub in the Ironbound, celebrated for tapas, croquettes, and a more modern but still neighborhood-rooted atmosphere.
Established Spanish restaurant known for paella, seafood, and classic Iberian dishes in an elegant, traditional setting near Newark Penn Station.
Popular Portuguese restaurant with a polished yet welcoming feel, known for grilled meats, seafood, and generous traditional plates.
Moderate for the New York metro area. Fast food is affordable, but sit-down dining and hotels nearby cost more.
Tip 18-20% at full-service restaurants. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotels: USD 2-5 for staff. No tip needed for most fast food.
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Newark Penn Station -> Downtown Newark
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Station, Boston, MA to Newark Penn Station, Newark, 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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