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Newark → Boston

Lowest Price
$64
Highest Price
$457
Daily Trains
40

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Schedule

2026-06-15
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
8:48am
Newark Penn Station
1:58pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#66
$126Direct
8:48am
Newark Penn Station
2:05pm
South Station
5h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#66
$126Direct
11:07am
Newark Penn Station
3:59pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 52m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#190
$89Direct
11:07am
Newark Penn Station
4:06pm
South Station
4h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#190
$89Direct
11:31am
Newark Penn Station
3:33pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 2m
Amtrak Acela
#2150
$194Direct
11:31am
Newark Penn Station
3:44pm
South Station
4h 13m
Amtrak Acela
#2150
$194Direct
12:07pm
Newark Penn Station
5:04pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 57m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#170
$126Direct
12:07pm
Newark Penn Station
5:11pm
South Station
5h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#170
$126Direct
2:18pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
7:28pm
South Station
5h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$172Direct
2:18pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
7:20pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$172Direct
2:24pm
Newark Penn Station
7:20pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 56m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$167Direct
2:24pm
Newark Penn Station
7:28pm
South Station
5h 4m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#172
$167Direct
3:56pm
Newark Penn Station
8:45pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 49m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#86
$126Direct
3:56pm
Newark Penn Station
8:52pm
South Station
4h 56m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#86
$126Direct
4:08pm
Newark Penn Station
8:10pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 2m
Amtrak Acela
#2162
$457Direct
4:08pm
Newark Penn Station
8:22pm
South Station
4h 14m
Amtrak Acela
#2162
$457Direct
5:48pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
11:04pm
South Station
5h 16m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$172Direct
5:48pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
10:56pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 8m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$172Direct
5:54pm
Newark Penn Station
10:56pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 2m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$167Direct
5:54pm
Newark Penn Station
11:04pm
South Station
5h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#174
$167Direct
7:21pm
Newark Penn Station
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
6h 8m
AMT
#650:184
$1031 stop
7:21pm
Newark Penn Station
1:36am
South Station
6h 15m
AMT
#650:184
$1031 stop
7:32pm
Newark Penn Station
11:45pm
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 13m
Amtrak Acela
#2166
$129Direct
7:32pm
Newark Penn Station
11:51pm
South Station
4h 19m
Amtrak Acela
#2166
$129Direct
8:30pm
Newark Penn Station
1:29am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 59m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#184
$126Direct
8:30pm
Newark Penn Station
1:36am
South Station
5h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#184
$126Direct
8:59pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
2:06am
South Station
5h 7m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$128Direct
8:59pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
2:00am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$128Direct
9:05pm
Newark Penn Station
2:00am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 55m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$126Direct
9:05pm
Newark Penn Station
2:06am
South Station
5h 1m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#94
$126Direct
9:32pm
Newark Penn Station
1:51am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
4h 19m
Amtrak Acela
#2170
$129Direct
9:32pm
Newark Penn Station
1:58am
South Station
4h 26m
Amtrak Acela
#2170
$129Direct
10:32pm
Newark Penn Station
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 38m
AMT
#652:178
$651 stop
10:32pm
Newark Penn Station
4:15am
South Station
5h 43m
AMT
#652:178
$661 stop
10:33pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
3:50am
South Station
5h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#176
$92Direct
10:33pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
3:43am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 10m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#176
$92Direct
10:58pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
4:15am
South Station
5h 17m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$67Direct
10:58pm
Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 12m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$67Direct
11:04pm
Newark Penn Station
4:10am
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
5h 6m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$64Direct
11:04pm
Newark Penn Station
4:15am
South Station
5h 11m
Amtrak Northeast Regional
#178
$64Direct

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-06-15$642026-05-22
2026-04-22$1262026-04-21
2026-04-21$642026-04-20
2026-04-20$922026-04-19
2026-04-19$1262026-04-18
2026-04-18$642026-04-17
2026-04-17$892026-04-16
2026-04-16$892026-04-15
2026-04-15$642026-04-14

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About the Newark to Boston Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Newark to Boston currently range from $64 to $457, with 40 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela, AMT. The fastest trip takes 4h 2m, while the longest is 6h 15m.

Trains depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport, AirTrain Station and arrive at Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St, South Station.

Tips for Finding Cheap Newark to Boston Train Tickets

  • Book early — Amtrak fares generally increase as the travel date approaches. Booking 2-4 weeks ahead often yields the best prices.
  • Be flexible with dates — Midweek travel (Tuesday-Thursday) is typically cheaper than weekends and holidays.
  • Compare departure times — Early morning and late evening trains often have lower fares than peak-hour departures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Newark to Boston cost?

Fares currently range from $64 to $457. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Newark to Boston?

The fastest train takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Newark to Boston?

There are typically 40 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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