How to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $69.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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$135

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$74

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$195

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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7h 15m

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6h 45m

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4h 37m

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1h 37m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

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

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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.

  • Amtrak167 Northeast Regional
    4:45 PM5h32
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    10:17 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak167 Northeast Regional
    4:45 PM5h32
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    10:17 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1146
    6:00 AM1h30
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    7:30 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak167 Northeast Regional
    4:40 PM5h37
    South Station, Boston, MA
    10:17 PMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak65 Northeast Regional
    6:51 PM5h30
    Back Bay station, Boston, MA
    12:21 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak65 Northeast Regional
    6:45 PM5h36
    South Station, Boston, MA
    12:21 AMTrenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4365
    10:33 AM1h37
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    12:10 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2096
    8:00 AM1h38
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    9:38 AMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4399
    12:57 PM1h37
    Edward L. Logan International Airport
    2:34 PMPhiladelphia International Airport
    $3181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ

Travel to Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Trenton, NJ including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 21 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ:
  • 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 Westampton, Western Drive (Burlington Towne Centre Mall), NJ.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines to go to Trenton, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, New Carrollton, MD, Philadelphia, PA, New Rochelle, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trenton, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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