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Cheap train tickets from Newark, NJ to Boston

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Cheapest Train Tickets in the Next 2 Weeks

  1. Sun Apr 5
    $86
  2. Mon Apr 6
    $86
  3. Tue Apr 7
    $86
  4. Wed Apr 8
    $86
  5. Thu Apr 9
    $86
  6. Fri Apr 10
    $77
  7. Sat Apr 11
    $77
  8. Sun Apr 12
    $77
  9. Mon Apr 13
    $77
  10. Tue Apr 14
    $77
  11. Wed Apr 15
    $77
  12. Thu Apr 16
    $77
  13. Fri Apr 17
    $69
  14. Sat Apr 18
    $69

Schedule & Pricing Info

How much are train tickets from Newark, NJ to Boston?

Lowest Price$56.00
Fastest Train4h 5m
Trains Per Day54
Train Lines3
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train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for Newark to Boston
5.0
Based on 3 reviews

Based on 1 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Amtrak Acela report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
5.0
Staff
4.0
Value
3.0
Condition
4.0

Based on 2 reviews
Overview
Users that traveled with Amtrak Northeast Regional report that they were happy with the WiFi on board 100 percent of the time.
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort
5.0
Staff
4.0
Value
4.0
Condition
5.0
Eylana
5.0
February 6, 2020Visiting family
Pros
Easy to find the train, easy to find a comfortable seat. Train and bathrooms are clean.
Cons
Menu on the train café. Wi-Fi access was a little slow, and didn't always worked

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find cheap train tickets from Newark, NJ to Boston?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Newark to Boston is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Newark to Boston was $96.92. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 28 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $51.91 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train ride from Newark, NJ to Boston?

The distance between Newark and Boston is approximately 196.35 miles, or 315.91 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 4 hours and 56 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest day for trains from Newark to Boston?

On Wednesday trains from Newark to Boston are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

What train companies travel from Newark to Boston?

Typically there are 54 schedules to compare for your trip to Boston. On the route to Boston 3 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak Northeast Regional offers the most scheduled departures between Newark to Boston, usually offering 34.656 trips per day. 51 train trips per day are direct connections to Boston, if you're looking to get there faster, direct schedules will typically be more time efficient.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Boston, which start at $1.00.

Here are the 3 train companies that operate from Newark to Boston

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from Newark to Boston start from $56.00, and on average cost $117.90. Daily there are 3.568182 Amtrak schedules to Boston. Amtrak in Newark leaves from Penn Station and one other station. And in Boston trains arrive at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and one other train station.

From Newark to Boston train travel on Amtrak takes 5 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Avg. Time
5h 26m
Avg. Price
$117.90

Amtrak Acela

Amtrak Acela train tickets from Newark to Boston start from $131.00, and on average cost $151.72. Daily there are 16.566667 Amtrak Acela schedules to Boston. Amtrak Acela in Newark leaves from Penn Station, And in Boston trains arrive at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and one other train station.

From Newark to Boston train travel on Amtrak Acela takes 4 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak Acela offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Acela offers 9.25 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $159.01 for a one-way train ticket to Boston.

Avg. Time
4h 20m
Avg. Price
$151.72

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Northeast Regional train tickets from Newark to Boston start from $56.00, and on average cost $87.97. Daily there are 34.655738 Amtrak Northeast Regional schedules to Boston. Amtrak Northeast Regional in Newark leaves from Penn Station and one other station. And in Boston trains arrive at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St and one other train station.

From Newark to Boston train travel on Amtrak Northeast Regional takes 5 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Boston faster, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 5 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Northeast Regional offers 33.882353 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $96.84 for a one-way train ticket to Boston.

Avg. Time
5h 13m
Avg. Price
$87.97

Plan your next adventure

There are 2 train stations in Newark with trains to Boston. For this route, the busiest departing train stations are:
  • Penn Station
  • Newark Intl Airport
There are 2 different stations where trains from Newark arrive in Boston. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination. These are the busiest arriving train stations in Boston:
  • Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
  • South Station

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