How to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA

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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 €53.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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€84

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€43

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€150

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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30m

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA

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

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM4h30
Newark, Penn Station
12:00PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
04:00PM5h50
Newark, Penn Station
09:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$661One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA2603
11:40AM1h13
Newark Liberty International Airport
12:53PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
04:48AM5h17
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
10:05AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1031One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional
09:26AM4h56
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
02:22PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1471One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak160 Northeast Regional
08:28AM5h07
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
01:35PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM4h40
Newark, Penn Station
03:10PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$681One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:30AM5h05
Newark, Penn Station
02:35PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:55PM6h55
Newark, Penn Station
07:50PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
$711One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA375
09:40AM1h15
Newark Liberty International Airport
10:55AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1074
07:55AM1h20
Newark Liberty International Airport
09:15AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA3417
01:59PM1h21
Newark Liberty International Airport
03:20PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2981One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Newark, NJ to Boston, MA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $38 (€30).

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is approximately 196 miles (316 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 24 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, NJ Transit to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
  • 15 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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