The cheapest and fastest trains from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$250
Average price
$307
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $307 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
It's difficult to get from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA without transferring at least 2 times.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €84.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€115 Average price | €118 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:48 AM Garfield, NJ | 5h17 | 2:05 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA
Trains from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 40 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Garfield, NJ and Boston, MA from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Garfield, NJ to Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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