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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €47.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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€87

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€41

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€150

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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5h 19m

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4h 49m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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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.

OurBusROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
04:00PM5h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
09:30PMJersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

OurBusROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
04:00PM5h30
Boston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
09:30PMJersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB68017
04:00PM1h06
Edward L. Logan International Airport
05:06PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak99 Northeast Regional
08:20AM5h13
South Station, Boston, MA
01:33PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$701One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
09:57AM5h23
South Station, Boston, MA
03:20PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$701One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
07:55PM4h40
South Station, Boston, MA
12:35AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$501One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:55AM5h20
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
02:15PMNewark, Penn Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:20AM5h05
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:25PMNewark, Penn Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM7h00
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
05:30PMNewark, Penn Station
$521One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2060
07:56PM1h34
Edward L. Logan International Airport
09:30PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$3111One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB61017
08:04PM1h21
Edward L. Logan International Airport
09:25PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6117
06:10AM1h19
Edward L. Logan International Airport
07:29AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
$3621One-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 between Boston, MA and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $31 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 8m.

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Greyhound, Amtrak Acela to go to Newark, NJ by train.
  • Travel with United, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, American Airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Greyhound, Amtrak Acela.
  • 15 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore, MD, New Carrollton, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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