Acela Train Newark to Boston

Can anyone tell me if this is a good train ride rather than driving from NJ to Boston. We will probably be staying at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston so is the Back Bay station the best one to come into.

Acela Train Newark to Boston

Yes, the Back Bay Station is the one to use - it%26#39;s less than three blocks from your hotel. Unless you absolutely must have a car in Boston, it%26#39;s more trouble than it%26#39;s worth. You could easily pay $30 a day just to park it at your hotel.

Acela Train Newark to Boston

I%26#39;ve done that trip a few times and think it%26#39;s a nice train ride -- the Acela is comfortable and reasonably reliable by US/UK standards, and the (slightly) slower Regional service is not bad either. There are even a few scenic stretches along the coast of southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Travel time on the Acela is about 4 hrs, 5 mins, which is just slightly faster than driving. And yes, Back Bay station is best for the Copley Plaza. It%26#39;s less than a 5-minute walk.

If you%26#39;re coming from the Newark airport, note that there is a separate train station at the airport itself, but the faster Acela train does not stop there. You can catch the Regional service to Boston at the airport OR take a local train into downtown Newark and transfer to the Acela.

The cost comparison really depends on your budget/preferences, the number of people traveling, the cost of rental car and parking. The Copley Plaza charges $42/night for parking, so this would add up quickly vs. a $109 train fare.

You don%26#39;t need a car in Boston if you%26#39;re content to see the city%26#39;s sights, and you could always rent one locally if you wanted to do a day-trip somewhere in the region.

Thanks for the info. We will be renting a car after about 4 days in Boston then touring Cape Cod, Newport etc. and North of Boston up to Maine we have 10 days after Boston to do the trip. If you have any ideas on this trip please let me know.

Thanks for the info we are looking forward to the trip

The Fairmont Copley Plaza only a block from Back Bay Station. Exit the front of the station, turn right, walk to the corner, cross Stuart St., and the entrance to the hotel will be just ahead.

Thank you the info will be a great help.