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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$122 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $228 (€188).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Boston, MA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725511:30 PM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725511:30 PM4h00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B629188:30 AM1h15John F. Kennedy International Airport9:45 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
Other options
650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional3:21 PM6h15Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$4101One-way1 transfer
86 Northeast Regional11:56 AM4h56Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ4:52 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$4181One-way0 transfers
190 Northeast Regional7:07 AM4h59Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ12:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$4181One-way0 transfers
ROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 9605828:00 AM5h30Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ1:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$321One-way0 transfers
JP Comfort Travel 3858970 140907312:00 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street4:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$331One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672551:00 PM4h20New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street5:20 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$361One-way0 transfers
UA15363:22 PM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport4:38 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
UA37510:00 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport11:16 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
UA11108:35 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport9:51 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $228 (€188).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus, Trailways to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 17 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
- 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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