The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€167
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ will cost around €167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 23 trains that leave Boston, MA for Newark, NJ on Tue, May 05, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
173 Northeast Regional11:40 AM4h40South Station, Boston, MA4:20 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€581One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional11:40 AM4h47South Station, Boston, MA4:27 PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ€611One-way0 transfers
179 Northeast Regional7:47 PM4h40South Station, Boston, MA12:27 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€811One-way0 transfers
171 Northeast Regional8:12 AM4h44South Station, Boston, MA12:56 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€811One-way0 transfers
67 Northeast Regional6:45 PM4h55South Station, Boston, MA11:40 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€811One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:15 AM4h05South Station, Boston, MA11:20 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€2941One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela9:10 AM4h05South Station, Boston, MA1:15 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€3611One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela11:05 AM4h08South Station, Boston, MA3:13 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€2941One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela5:00 AM4h13South Station, Boston, MA9:13 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€2941One-way0 transfers
2171 Acela3:10 PM4h23South Station, Boston, MA7:33 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ€2941One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 316 km
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5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Newark, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Newark, NJ trains for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 67 Northeast Regional | 12:50 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 10h50 | 11:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2 transfers | |
137 Northeast Regional | 1:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h03 | 6:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 1:37 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h09 | 6:46 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 3:10 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h23 | 7:33 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 3:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h53 | 8:08 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 5:30 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h51 | 10:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 6:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 7:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h40 | 12:27 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:00 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h13 | 9:13 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h41 | 10:51 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h05 | 11:20 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h44 | 12:56 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:12 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 6h38 | 2:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h49 | 1:01 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h05 | 2:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h40 | 2:50 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:10 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h05 | 1:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h58 | 2:18 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h01 | 3:21 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 5h06 | 3:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 11:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h08 | 3:13 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h47 | 4:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 4h40 | 4:20 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ
Trains from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newark, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
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