The cheapest and fastest trains from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 28 trains that leave Jersey City, NJ for Boston, MA on Sat, Apr 04, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
168 Northeast Regional6:28 PM4h52Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:20 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1011One-way0 transfers
194 Northeast Regional4:15 PM4h58Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:13 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$1011One-way0 transfers
194 Northeast Regional4:15 PM5h03Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:18 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1011One-way0 transfers
168 Northeast Regional6:28 PM4h58Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:26 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1011One-way0 transfers
82 Northeast Regional1:28 PM5h04Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1431One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:31 AM4h10Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3:41 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2061One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela1:34 PM4h17Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:51 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$2531One-way0 transfers
2252 Acela1:34 PM4h23Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:57 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2531One-way0 transfers
2250 NextGen Acela11:31 AM4h25Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3:56 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$2061One-way0 transfers
2248 NextGen Acela10:36 AM4h32Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ3:08 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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$108 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
178 Northeast Regional | 11:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h06 | 4:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
178 Northeast Regional | 11:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h11 | 4:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 8:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h17 | 2:05 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 8:48 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h10 | 1:58 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h49 | 3:11 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
150 Northeast Regional | 10:22 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h54 | 3:16 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h08 | 5:35 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
160 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h03 | 5:30 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 1:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h50 | 6:16 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 1:26 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h56 | 6:22 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h53 | 9:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional | 2:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 6h44 | 9:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 2:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h32 | 7:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 2:36 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h39 | 7:15 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 3:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h25 | 7:56 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 3:31 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h10 | 7:41 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 3:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h50 | 8:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 3:38 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h44 | 8:22 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h54 | 9:24 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h45 | 9:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 5:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h04 | 10:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
82 Northeast Regional | 5:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h58 | 10:26 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 5:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h17 | 9:51 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 Acela | 5:34 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h23 | 9:57 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 6:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h48 | 11:17 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 6:29 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h54 | 11:23 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 8:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h58 | 1:13 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
194 Northeast Regional | 8:15 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 5h03 | 1:18 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 10:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h52 | 3:20 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 10:28 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h58 | 3:26 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA
Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, PATH from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, PATH trains will get you between Jersey City, NJ and Boston, MA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jersey City, NJ to Boston, MA
- 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
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