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Compare train, flight, and bus for Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€86) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.43 (€-25.61). The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ
How to get from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 175 Northeast Regional3:21 PM5h26Back Bay station, Boston, MA8:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 175 Northeast Regional3:21 PM5h26Back Bay station, Boston, MA8:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA15406:00 AM1h38Edward L. Logan International Airport7:38 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 175 Northeast Regional3:15 PM5h32South Station, Boston, MA8:47 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
- 177 Northeast Regional5:35 PM5h33Back Bay station, Boston, MA11:08 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
- 177 Northeast Regional5:30 PM5h38South Station, Boston, MA11:08 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
UA1734 · UA40155:45 AM3h58Edward L. Logan International Airport9:43 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$3261One-way1 transfer- UA721 · UA40192:28 PM4h26Edward L. Logan International Airport6:54 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
- UA2098 · UA44599:30 AM4h50Edward L. Logan International Airport2:20 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Trenton, NJ as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Cherry Hill, NJ-38 (Cherry Hill Mall).
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Trenton, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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