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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 $91.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$124 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $232 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $124.
A bus is $183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $232.
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.
Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 1005009:30 AM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 1005009:30 AM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA5937:00 AM1h17Newark Liberty International Airport8:17 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 150 Northeast Regional6:22 AM4h54Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:16 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1491One-way0 transfers
- 150 Northeast Regional6:16 AM5h00Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ11:16 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1511One-way0 transfers
- 166 Northeast Regional8:30 PM4h55Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:25 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1971One-way0 transfers
- Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-153809610:00 AM4h05New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:05 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$341One-way0 transfers
- Boston Charter Bus LLC DBA DPV Transportation Inc 3284931 MC-103925612:00 PM4h10New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street4:10 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
- Ivy Tours & Travels Inc 4201908 MC-16211962:00 PM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street6:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA$381One-way0 transfers
- UA3759:59 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport11:17 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3461One-way0 transfers
- UA11108:30 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport9:48 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3461One-way0 transfers
- UA166911:25 AM1h18Newark Liberty International Airport12:43 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$3461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $124.
A bus is $183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $232.
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 Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus, Trailways to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
- 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
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