How to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA

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Compare bus, train, 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 $31. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $65.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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$106

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$51

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$191

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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5h 14m

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4h 44m

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4h 22m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • OurBusLuxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 100500
    9:00 AM4h10
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    1:10 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusLuxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 100500
    9:00 AM4h10
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    1:10 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA408
    6:40 AM1h13
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    7:53 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    4:48 AM5h17
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
    6:33 PM5h17
    Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    11:50 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak170 Northeast Regional
    8:07 AM5h04
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    1:11 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $1891One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
    10:00 AM5h30
    Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ
    3:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    9:30 AM5h05
    Newark, Penn Station
    2:35 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    4:00 PM5h50
    Newark, Penn Station
    9:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK992 · NK272
    10:06 AM6h48
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    4:54 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Spirit AirlinesNK992 · NK274
    10:06 AM11h27
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    9:33 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA1183
    12:15 PM1h14
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    1:29 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3551One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $31 (€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 $37 (€30).

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $65 (€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:

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

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 32 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 bus, train, 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, NJ Transit to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
  • 15 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Go Buses, Infobus.
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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