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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 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €150 Average price |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m 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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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA
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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).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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