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 $89.

Distance: 196 miles (316 km)

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Flight

$122

Average price

$48

Average price

Cheapest

$228

Average price

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

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30m

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4h 22m

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1h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.9kg

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Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Spirit Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newark, NJ and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users.

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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.

  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    11:30 PM4h00
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    3:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    11:30 PM4h00
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    3:30 AMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB62918
    8:30 AM1h15
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    9:45 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $4121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional
    3:21 PM6h15
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    9:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $4101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak86 Northeast Regional
    11:56 AM4h56
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    4:52 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $4181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak190 Northeast Regional
    7:07 AM4h59
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    12:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
    $4181One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusROBERT TOURS LLC DOT # 2866907 960582
    8:00 AM5h30
    Jersey City, Washington Blvd (Newport railway station), NJ
    1:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    12:00 PM4h30
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    4:30 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    1:00 PM4h20
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    5:20 PMBoston, Huntington Avenue / Belvidere Street, MA
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1536
    3:22 PM1h16
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    4:38 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3231One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA375
    10:00 AM1h16
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    11:16 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3231One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA1110
    8:35 AM1h16
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    9:51 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport
    $3231One-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.

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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 $48 (€39).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

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 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.

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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
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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