How to travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

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Travel Information to Newark, NJ from Boston, MA

Distance195 miles (315 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$28 - $61
Cheapest modeBus • $28 (€25) • 4 h
Fastest modeFlight • $61 (€55) • 1 h 24 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 195 miles (315 km) to Newark, NJ from Boston, MA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ.

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from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

OurBusCoach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
05:40PM5h30
Boston, MA
11:10PMNewark, Martin Road (Newark Airport - Air Train P4), NJ
$921One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

OurBusCoach Express MA Inc. DOT# 2836400 MC-949071
05:40PM5h30
Boston, MA
11:10PMNewark, Martin Road (Newark Airport - Air Train P4), NJ
$921One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6517
02:30PM1h17
Edward L. Logan International Airport
03:47PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak Acela2151 Acela
05:05AM4h08
South Station, Boston, MA
09:13AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2155 Acela
07:15AM3h58
South Station, Boston, MA
11:13AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Acela2159 Acela
09:10AM4h05
South Station, Boston, MA
01:15PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1661One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM6h45
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
05:30PMNewark, Penn Station
$981One-way
1 transfer
OurBusJBT Tour DOT # 2871073 962711
06:00PM5h00
Boston, MA
11:00PMNewark, Martin Road (Newark Airport - Air Train P4), NJ
$931One-way
0 transfers
OurBusJBT Tour DOT # 2871073 962711
04:15PM5h00
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
09:15PMNewark, Penn Station
$1061One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6417
10:55AM1h18
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:13PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4801
10:10AM1h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:29AMLaGuardia Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4806
11:25AM1h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:44PMLaGuardia Airport
$2261One-way
0 transfers

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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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