How to travel from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 241 miles (389 km)

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from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA

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

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The best way to travel from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
03:25PM8h25
Trenton, NJ
11:50PMBoston, MA
$421One-way
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Greyhound
03:25PM8h25
Trenton, NJ
11:50PMBoston, MA
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
08:10PM7h30
Trenton, NJ
03:40AMBoston, MA
$811One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
07:10PM7h40
Trenton, NJ
02:50AMBoston, MA
$511One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
12:40PM8h00
Trenton, NJ
08:40PMBoston, MA
$651One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
01:40AM8h50
Trenton, NJ
10:30AMBoston, MA
$881One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Trenton, NJ and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA is approximately 241 miles (389 km).
The average frequency per day from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Westampton, Western Drive (Burlington Towne Centre Mall), NJ and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trenton, 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 to go to Boston, MA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Trenton, NJ to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. 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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