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The cheapest and fastest buses from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA
Showing times and prices for Jul 18
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
303 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA without transferring at least once.
8:14 PM5h21Wood-Ridge, NJ1:35 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer- 10:47 PM5h03Wood-Ridge, NJ3:50 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer
- 11:37 PM5h53Wood-Ridge, NJ5:30 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer
- 10:47 PM5h03Wood-Ridge, NJ3:50 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer
- 8:14 PM5h21Wood-Ridge, NJ1:35 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer
- 11:37 PM5h53Wood-Ridge, NJ5:30 AMBoston, MA$671One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $175 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $143 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $175 (€144).
The fastest way to travel from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 13m.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 7h 35m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wood-Ridge, NJ and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:19AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 10:09AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 11:14AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 12:14PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 01:14PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:14PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 04:54PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 05:13PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:13PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:53PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:09PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:13PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:14PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 10:37PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 10:47PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 11:37PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA
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Buses from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: NJ Transit from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MAYou can travel by bus between Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA with NJ Transit for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
NJ Transit
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 9m
Cheapest Price
$67 (€55)
NJ Transit frequency
14 a day
Complete guide to Boston, MA
Things to do in Boston, MA
Discover the best of Boston, MA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Boston, MA trip today.
- Must visit
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Unique museum displaying Isabella Stewart Gardner's art collection in a Venetian-style palace with a beautiful courtyard.
- Must visit
Museum of Science
Hands-on science museum on the Charles River, popular for interactive exhibits, live presentations, and family-friendly learning.
- Must visit
Freedom Trail
Historic brick-lined route connecting key revolutionary sites, ideal for first-time visitors seeking Boston's core story on foot.
- Must visit
Boston Public Garden
Elegant public garden famous for swan boats, seasonal flowers, and postcard views in the heart of downtown Boston.
- Must visit
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Historic market district and pedestrian-friendly area known for street life, shops, performers, and easy downtown exploring.
New England Clam Chowder
Creamy New England chowder with clams, potatoes, and salt pork. It is a defining Boston seafood dish tied to the city's maritime history.
Lobster Roll
Hot dog bun split on top and filled with chilled lobster meat, usually with butter or mayo. A classic New England summer seafood staple.
Baked Scrod
Baked cod topped with buttery crumbs, often with lemon. It reflects Boston's long cod fishing tradition and old-school Yankee cooking.
Row 34
Elegant fine-dining destination by the waterfront known for pristine seafood, tasting menus, and one of Boston's top culinary reputations.
Giacomo's Ristorante
Classic North End Italian restaurant famous for generous portions, old-school service, and beloved Boston dining tradition.
Saltie Girl
Refined seafood restaurant and oyster bar with polished service, excellent raw bar options, and a Back Bay setting.
US dollar ($)
Boston is pricier than many US cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions add up fast, though transit is manageable and budget food options exist.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- $10-18 for fast food or casual takeout.
- Mid-range
- $25-45 per person for a mid-range restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- $75+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- $3-6 for drip coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1 per drink.
FAQs: Bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is $32 (€26) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is 5h 0m to travel the 188 miles (303 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA leaves at 1:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA leaves at 9:50 PM.
Yes, there are 36 direct buses a day from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA, you can count on NJ Transit for the best way to get you to Boston, MA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Wood-Ridge, NJ and Boston, MA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Boston, MA from Wood-Ridge, NJ is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wood-Ridge, NJ and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
No, the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Boston, MA are:
- Best sights: Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston that passes by 16 significant historical sites
- Fenway Park, the iconic baseball stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox
- Museum of Fine Arts, one of the largest art museums in the United States with an extensive collection of artworks
- Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States offering green space and historical landmarks
- New England Aquarium, a popular attraction featuring a wide variety of marine life and interactive exhibits.
The best things to do in Boston, MA include:
- Things to do: Explore the historic streets of Beacon Hill, known for its charming cobblestone streets and Federal-style rowhouses
- Take a scenic walk along the Charles River Esplanade, offering beautiful views of the Boston skyline
- Visit the Boston Public Library, a stunning architectural landmark with impressive collections and exhibits
- Enjoy a guided tour of the historic USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat
- Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Quincy Market, with its diverse food stalls and unique shops.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
No, luggage for the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Wood-Ridge, NJ to Boston, MA.
Since neither Wood-Ridge, NJ nor Boston, MA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Boston, MA, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing and bag theft, especially in crowded areas like public transit and popular tourist spots. Common scams include fake charity solicitations and overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers. It's advisable to use official transportation services, stay alert in busy areas, and avoid sharing personal information with strangers to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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