The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Boston, MA for Jersey City, NJ every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £43.
Distance: 310 km
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£90 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ trains for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
175 Northeast Regional | 20:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h42 | 00:57 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 20:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h36 | 00:57 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 22:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h51 | 03:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 22:35 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h46 | 03:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 23:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h55 | 04:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 23:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h49 | 04:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 9 December | |||||
179 Northeast Regional | 00:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h40 | 05:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 00:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h35 | 05:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 Boston, MA | 4h50 | 22:40 Jersey City, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ
Trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 310 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 310 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 21:29 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Jersey City, NJ from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Jersey City, NJ
- 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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