Trains from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
TodayApr 19
from $190
TomorrowApr 20
from $81
SunApr 21
from $158
MonApr 22
from $81
TueApr 23
from $81
WedApr 24
from $113
ThuApr 25
from $113
FriApr 26

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

8:11PM
4h24m
12:35AM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
CheapestFastest
Newark - Penn Station
Cheapest
Fastest
8:00PM
4h35m
12:35AM
Boston - Back Bay Station
2nd Cheapest
Newark - Penn Station
2nd Cheapest
8:11PM
4h24m
12:35AM
Boston - Boston Route 128, MA
Newark - Penn Station
8:00PM
4h35m
12:35AM
Boston - Back Bay Station
Newark - Penn Station
Train Boston to Newark: Trip Overview

Train Boston to Newark: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86
Average train trip duration4h 40m
Number of daily trains69
Earliest train departure5:05 AM
Distance195 miles (313 km)
Latest train departure8:11 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Acela Boston Newark recent customer reviews

Very comfortable ride. The experience was very memorable. Great train amenities.

James S.November 21, 2023

Very good!

Maria G.September 4, 2023

Very Satisfied with your service.👍

Aneika D.January 10, 2023
US train company: Brightline

Boston to Newark Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains69
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:05AM - 8:11PM
Minimum Price$81
Average Ticket Price$86
Minimum Trip Duration3h44m
Average Train Trip Duration4h40m
Distance195 miles (313 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Newark

The average train ticket price from Boston to Newark is $86. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Newark is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Boston and Newark is around 4h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 44m. This is the time it takes to travel the 196 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Boston to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 69. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Newark by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Boston to Newark, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Trains traveling between Boston and Newark leave from South Station or Back Bay Station and arrive at Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/17
$34
04/18
$34
Today
$57
04/20
$29
04/21
$58
04/22
No data
04/23
No data
04/24
$34
The cheapest trip from Boston to Newark was searched and found on Apr 20, 2024 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston to Newark, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $343 for a train ticket from Boston to Newark based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2024-04-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Newark is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Newark, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Boston and Newark, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Boston to Newark while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Will you be returning to Boston by train?

Train from Newark to Boston

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.