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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 $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. 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 $71, while a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$238 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $167 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $238 (€200).
A bus is $437 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $508 (€427).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $238 (€200) compared to roughly $73 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$164 (-€138). The journey takes 5h 26m 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.
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional
12:57 PM 11h24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 12:21 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ $245 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional
12:57 PM 11h24 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 12:21 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ $245 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
AA268511:21 AM 1h34 Edward L. Logan International Airport 12:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport $471 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional
12:50 PM 11h31 South Station, Boston, MA 12:21 AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ $246 1 One-way 2 transfers - 1161 Northeast Regional
9:05 AM 5h40 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 2:45 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ $363 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1163 Northeast Regional
11:45 AM 5h20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 5:05 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ $451 1 One-way 0 transfers
B624593:33 PM 1h35 Edward L. Logan International Airport 5:08 PM Philadelphia International Airport $385 1 One-way 0 transfers- B61859
1:10 PM 1h35 Edward L. Logan International Airport 2:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport $385 1 One-way 0 transfers - B6159
7:35 PM 1h36 Edward L. Logan International Airport 9:11 PM Philadelphia International Airport $385 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ:
A bus is $167 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $238 (€200).
A bus is $437 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Trenton, NJ costing on average $508 (€427).
Other travel options to Trenton, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 44 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Trenton, NJ by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Trenton, NJ by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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