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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 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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.

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.
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