How to travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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€110

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€40

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€156

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4h 30m

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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4h 26m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

How to get from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
08:55AM5h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
02:15PMNewark, Penn Station
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:15PM4h50
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
06:05PMNewark, Penn Station
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB62217
12:15PM1h18
Edward L. Logan International Airport
01:33PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$1651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
07:55PM4h40
South Station, Boston, MA
12:35AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$701One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak163 Northeast Regional
11:40AM4h43
South Station, Boston, MA
04:23PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$991One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak163 Northeast Regional
11:40AM4h48
South Station, Boston, MA
04:28PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
$1011One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:20AM5h05
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:25PMNewark, Penn Station
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM7h00
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
05:30PMNewark, Penn Station
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15PM4h35
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
09:50PMNewark, Penn Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6417
10:15AM1h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:34AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$1651One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4566
10:05AM1h24
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:29AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$1651One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK273 · NK1995
03:43PM7h02
Edward L. Logan International Airport
10:45PMLaGuardia Airport
$1221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

Travel to Newark, 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 Newark, NJ.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Newark, NJ from Boston, MA including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Newark, NJ:

Taking a bus costs $34 (€30) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $61 (€55) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $35 (€32).

The fastest way from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 24 min.

There are alternative travel options to Newark, NJ that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h on average.

Train takes on average 4 h 5 min.

The distance is approximately 195 miles (315 km) from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ.

The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is:

  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • 21 flights per day.
  • 22 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ:

    The following travel companies offer services from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ:

    • Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus can take you to Newark, NJ by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ for $33 (€30).
    • Spirit Airlines, United or Republic Airlines can get you to Newark, NJ by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ for $61 (€55) on Omio.
    • Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Newark, NJ by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ for $35 (€32) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:

    • 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus or Peter Pan Bus.
    • Direct flight available with United or Republic Airlines 10 direct flights per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 19 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newark, NJ as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Newark, NJ from Boston, MA.

    Looking to extend your trip from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ? Many Omio customers who go from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Washington, DC, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA or New Carrollton, MD. If you're looking to explore Washington, DC, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA or New Carrollton, MD from Newark, NJ, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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