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The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$99

Average price

$195

Fastest journey

3 h 59 m

Average duration

4 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

310 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.

Fast trains

Of the 32 trains that leave Boston, MA for Jersey City, NJ on Sat, Jul 12, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 9 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.

169 Northeast Regional

08:00PM4h35

Back Bay station, Boston, MA

12:35AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

$991One-way

0 transfers

169 Northeast Regional

07:55PM4h40

South Station, Boston, MA

12:35AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

$991One-way

0 transfers

65 Northeast Regional

06:45PM4h55

South Station, Boston, MA

11:40PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

$1411One-way

0 transfers

165 Northeast Regional

03:10PM5h07

South Station, Boston, MA

08:17PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

$1411One-way

0 transfers

87 Northeast Regional

10:03AM5h17

South Station, Boston, MA

03:20PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ

$1411One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €39.

Distance: 192 miles (309 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€100 Average price	€32 Average price Cheapest	€125 Average price
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ train times

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 11

Last updated at 4:40 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
2151 Acela	9:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA	4h08	1:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2151 Acela	9:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h03	1:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
95 Northeast Regional	10:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA	4h41	2:51 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
95 Northeast Regional	10:15 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h36	2:51 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2155 Acela	11:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA	3h58	3:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2155 Acela	11:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	3h53	3:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
171 Northeast Regional	12:12 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h44	4:56 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
171 Northeast Regional	12:18 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h38	4:56 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2159 Acela	1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h05	5:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2159 Acela+97 Silver Meteor	1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h40	6:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	1 transfer
2159 Acela+19 Crescent	1:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h05	6:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	1 transfer
2159 Acela	1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h00	5:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2159 Acela+97 Silver Meteor	1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h35	6:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	1 transfer
2159 Acela+19 Crescent	1:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	5h00	6:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	1 transfer
93 Northeast Regional	1:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h58	6:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
93 Northeast Regional	1:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h52	6:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
85 Northeast Regional	2:20 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h01	7:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
85 Northeast Regional	2:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h55	7:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2163 Acela	3:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h08	7:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2163 Acela	3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h02	7:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
173 Northeast Regional	3:40 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h40	8:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
173 Northeast Regional	3:46 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h34	8:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
137 Northeast Regional	5:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA	5h03	10:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
137 Northeast Regional	5:43 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h57	10:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2169 Acela	6:00 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h13	10:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2169 Acela	6:06 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h07	10:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
175 Northeast Regional	7:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h42	11:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
175 Northeast Regional	7:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h36	11:57 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2173 Acela	8:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h11	12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
2173 Acela	8:20 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h06	12:26 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
177 Northeast Regional	9:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h51	2:21 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
177 Northeast Regional	9:35 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h46	2:21 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
65 Northeast Regional	10:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h55	3:40 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
65 Northeast Regional	10:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h49	3:40 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
179 Northeast Regional	11:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA	4h40	4:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
179 Northeast Regional	11:52 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA	4h35	4:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

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Trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $30 (€24)

Distance

192 miles (309 km)

Average train duration

4h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$39 (€31)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 58m

First train

01:34

Last train

21:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $30 (€24)

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ trains

You can travel by train between Boston, MA and Jersey City, NJ with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: $42
Amtrak frequency: 5 a day

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 4 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: $78
Amtrak Acela frequency: 7 a day

Traveling by train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

Traveling between Boston, MA and Jersey City, NJ is a convenient journey made easy by Amtrak. With comfortable seating and scenic views along the way, you can enjoy a smooth ride as you traverse approximately 215 miles of beautiful landscapes. The train service offers multiple daily departures, ensuring flexibility in your travel plans while connecting these two cities seamlessly.

Train Connection: Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

Traveling from Boston to Jersey City takes approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes. There are no direct connections available; however, there is typically 1 connection per day. Passengers can expect a transfer during their journey as the route does not offer non-stop service.

Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

The first daily train journey departs from Boston at 10:05 AM, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culture of Jersey City. The last train leaves Boston at 10:35 PM, allowing late-night arrivals for those wishing to enjoy a full day in this bustling city before heading back.

Train Tickets Price for Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Boston and Jersey City is $34 (30.6€). The average ticket price tends to be around $115 (103.5€), making it a more economical option if you book in advance or look out for special deals.

Exploring Liberty State Park and Jersey City's Landmarks

Welcome to Liberty State Park, a historic site that offers breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Established in 1976, this park not only serves as a gateway for millions of visitors but also symbolizes America's enduring spirit of freedom and opportunity. One unique feature is the Liberty Science Center, where you can engage with interactive exhibits that inspire curiosity about science and technology.

Next on our journey is the iconic Colgate Clock, which has been an emblematic part of Jersey City's skyline since its installation in 1924. This massive timepiece was originally built to promote the Colgate-Palmolive Company’s products but has since become a beloved landmark representing local heritage and industry. Its striking design features illuminated numbers that shine brightly at night, making it a captivating sight against the backdrop of city lights.

Finally, we arrive at Goldman Sachs Tower—an architectural marvel completed in 2004 that stands as one of New Jersey's tallest buildings. This skyscraper signifies both economic power and modern innovation within financial services while offering stunning panoramic views from its observation deck. What sets it apart are its environmentally friendly features; it's designed to meet LEED certification standards for sustainability—a true testament to contemporary urban development!

FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ

FAQs: Travel by train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ.

Cheap train tickets from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ can start from as little as $48 (€39) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ is $109 (€88); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ is on average 4 h 8 min for the 192 mile (309 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Jersey City, NJ from Boston, MA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ leaves at 1: 34 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ leaves at 9: 29 PM.

There are 36 trains a day from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ which require at least one change with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Jersey City, NJ. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ.

When taking a train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ, you can count on Amtrak or Amtrak Acela for the best way to get you to Jersey City, NJ. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Boston, MA and Jersey City, NJ and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 29 PM.

A trip to Jersey City, NJ from Boston, MA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 8 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ including taking a train, bus or flight.