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  1. Thu Dec 13
    $82.00
  2. Fri Dec 14
    $106.00
  3. Sat Dec 15
    $82.00
  4. Sun Dec 16
    $82.00
  5. Mon Dec 17
    $82.00
  6. Tue Dec 18
    $82.00
  7. Wed Dec 19
    $69.00
  8. Thu Dec 20
    $69.00
  9. Fri Dec 21
    $106.00
  10. Sat Dec 22
    $160.00
  11. Sun Dec 23
    $82.00
  12. Mon Dec 24
    $69.00
  13. Tue Dec 25
    $69.00
  14. Wed Dec 26
    $106.00

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Newark to Boston train - cost & duration

Cheapest price$49.00
Shortest Duration4h 0m
Trips per day45
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How to book cheap Newark to Boston train tickets?

The best way to get deals on train tickets from Newark to Boston is by booking earlier. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average train fares from Newark to Boston were $86.86. By booking 21 days out, tickets are on average $33.00 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

What is the busiest time to travel by train from Newark to Boston?

The busiest time of the week for travel from Newark to Boston by train is at 6:00 PM on Monday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Around 10:00 AM on Monday is when the fewest number of train tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the train departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.

Amtrak Northeast Regional from Newark to Boston has the most daily schedules

On average there are 45 train trips per day. Amtrak Northeast Regional has the most options for departures from Newark to Boston, with an average of 29 trips per day and 559 monthly trips. 3 train carriers currently travel from Newark to Boston. Of the 45 trips there are 43 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.

Need more travel options? Traveling by Bus from Newark to Boston starts at $1.00.

3 carriers offer Newark to Boston train trips

Amtrak

Book Amtrak from Newark to Boston from $39.00. There are 2 Amtrak schedules from Newark to Boston and you can expect on average to pay $98.02 for a Amtrak ticket to Boston. In Newark, Amtrak departs to Boston from Penn Station and 1 other station. In Boston, Amtrak arrives at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and 1 other station.

An average trip on Amtrak from Newark to Boston takes 5 hours and 34 minutes, while the fastest available Amtrak trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours and 0 minutes,

On weekends, Amtrak offers 11 trips per day and you could expect to pay $182.12 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

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Avg. Time
5h 34m
Avg. Price
$98.02

Amtrak Acela Express

Book Amtrak Acela Express from Newark to Boston from $125.00. There are 13 Amtrak Acela Express schedules from Newark to Boston and you can expect on average to pay $160.90 for a Amtrak Acela Express ticket to Boston. In Newark, Amtrak Acela Express departs to Boston from Penn Station and no other station. In Boston, Amtrak Acela Express arrives at South Station and 1 other station.

An average trip on Amtrak Acela Express from Newark to Boston takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, while the fastest available Amtrak Acela Express trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours and 0 minutes,

On weekends, Amtrak Acela Express offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay $173.34 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Air conditioning
Restroom
Beverage
Extra legroom
Loyalty rewards
Meal
Power outlet
Snacks
WiFi
Avg. Time
4h 16m
Avg. Price
$160.90

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Book Amtrak Northeast Regional from Newark to Boston from $39.00. There are 29 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules from Newark to Boston and you can expect on average to pay $95.01 for a Amtrak Northeast Regional ticket to Boston. In Newark, Amtrak Northeast Regional departs to Boston from Penn Station and 1 other station. In Boston, Amtrak Northeast Regional arrives at South Station and 1 other station.

An average trip on Amtrak Northeast Regional from Newark to Boston takes 5 hours and 8 minutes, while the fastest available Amtrak Northeast Regional trip will get you to Boston in 4 hours and 0 minutes,

On weekends, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 34 trips per day and you could expect to pay $109.43 for a weekend getaway trip to Boston.

Air conditioning
Restroom
Extra legroom
Loyalty rewards
Power outlet
Snacks
WiFi
Avg. Time
5h 8m
Avg. Price
$95.01

Plan your next adventure:

Depending on the train line you travel with, your options include 2 stations that have train departures from Newark. Most train trips to Boston will depart from Penn Station, Newark Intl Airport.
  • Penn Station
  • Newark Intl Airport
Train trips arrive in Boston at 2 stations, depending on which train line you are traveling with. South Station, Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St are the main train stations in Boston for trips arriving from Newark.
  • South Station
  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St