The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Jersey City, NJ
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£170
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
32
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 £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 32 trains that leave Boston, MA for Jersey City, NJ every day 28 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 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.
167 Northeast Regional16:404h58South Station, Boston, MA21:38Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£791One-way0 changes
167 Northeast Regional16:454h53Back Bay station, Boston, MA21:38Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£791One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional18:454h55South Station, Boston, MA23:40Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£1111One-way0 changes
163 Northeast Regional11:454h37Back Bay station, Boston, MA16:22Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£1111One-way0 changes
161 Northeast Regional9:404h41South Station, Boston, MA14:21Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£1111One-way0 changes
2255 Acela13:143h59Back Bay station, Boston, MA17:13Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£2861One-way0 changes
2255 Acela13:104h03South Station, Boston, MA17:13Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£2861One-way0 changes
2259 NextGen Acela16:304h07Back Bay station, Boston, MA20:37Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£2861One-way0 changes
2249 Acela6:104h09Back Bay station, Boston, MA10:19Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£2861One-way0 changes
2259 NextGen Acela16:254h12South Station, Boston, MA20:37Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ£2861One-way0 changes
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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 310 km
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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, Friday 24 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 Northeast Regional | 6:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h41 | 10:51 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h36 | 10:51 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h05 | 11:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:20 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h00 | 11:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h44 | 12:56 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:12 South Station, Boston, MA | 6h38 | 14:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h38 | 12:56 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:18 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 6h32 | 14:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
2159 Acela | 9:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h05 | 13:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h40 | 14:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
2159 Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h05 | 14:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
2159 Acela | 9:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h00 | 13:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h35 | 14:50 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
2159 Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h00 | 14:15 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h58 | 14:18 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 9:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h52 | 14:18 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:20 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h01 | 15:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 10:26 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h55 | 15:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 11:05 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h08 | 15:13 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 NextGen Acela | 11:11 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h02 | 15:13 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:40 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h40 | 16:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 11:46 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h34 | 16:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 12:50 South Station, Boston, MA | 10h50 | 23:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2 changes | |
449 Lake Shore Limited · 475 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 12:57 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 10h43 | 23:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2 changes | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:37 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h03 | 18:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 13:43 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h57 | 18:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 15:10 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h23 | 19:33 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:15 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h53 | 20:08 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 NextGen Acela | 15:16 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h17 | 19:33 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:21 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h47 | 20:08 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 17:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h51 | 22:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 17:35 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h46 | 22:21 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:45 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h55 | 23:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 18:51 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h49 | 23:40 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 19:47 South Station, Boston, MA | 4h40 | 0:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 19:52 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 4h35 | 0:27 Newark Penn Station, Newark, 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 34 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 29 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 8m.
Distance 310 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 1:49 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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 - 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
- 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
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