may1021 Posted May 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Any suggestions on the easiest way to get from Boston to Bayonne. Years ago RCCL used to do a bus but see this doesn't happen anymore. Don't want to drive. Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2018 You may want to also post this on the East Coast departure section. Probably a toss up between plane or train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted May 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2018 A flight to EWR is probably the quickest and most convenient. You could take a bus or train from Boston to Port Authorty/Penn Station, take the Path or some type of NJ transit to Bayonne, or to a place where you could affordably Uber. That option gets harder with increased luggage and people, and involves numerous hectic changes, but it will likely be your best bet. Like stated, I'd go under the departures board and see if others have better suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseflyer Posted May 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2018 It takes about 5 hours by train to get from Boston to Newark. You can get off at either Newark airport or Newark Penn and get a taxi from there. If you book early enough it is only $50 per person. Cheaper than flying and flights between Boston and Newark are commonly late. I wouldn’t fly personally. The train is more comfortable anyway. People say bad things about Newark, but it is just a train station with taxis out front. I recommend it over getting a taxi from New York Penn and the traffic getting to New Jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted May 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I'm also thinking about travel plans from Boston to Bayonne. For now, flying is looking like the best option. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted May 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I looked into it, and figured it was just easier to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted May 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2018 When are you cruising? In the winter I recommend traveling down the day before in case of weather interruptions. Coming down the day before is ALWAYS a prudent choice. I've done everything but fly. My current preference is the train to either NY Penn or Newark Penn (not Newark Airport). There can be really good deals on hotels in January and February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted May 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Fly to Newark. It's a short, easy flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
may1021 Posted May 19, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Like the train to Newark option the best. Summer cruise. Flying out of Logan / by the time you get there and go through all the stuff u have to go thru now, train is by far the easiest. Thanks all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseandswing Posted May 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Depends on how much time you have, how much you want to spend and your expertise or experience level of public transportation. As a New Yorker and someone who visits Boston OFTEN my suggestion is to NOT take the train. It’s way more expensive than the bus, usually a shorter ride (which I never get how) but obviously not as comfortable and it leaves you in the correct spot to get either a bus or nj transit train to Bayonne. Like someone said, with multiple people, luggage, time, stress dealing this may be a bit much but it’s what I would do. South station to port authority via mega bus, bolt bus (could be as cheap as $5) or greyhound to (your desired mode) to Bayonne. So plane is easier but Sent from my iPhone wishing there were more swingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseandswing Posted May 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 19, 2018 A lot more expensive obviously but time saving for sure and that’s what’s more important sometimes. Sent from my iPhone wishing there were more swingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted May 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Curb to curb by plane BOS to EWR is about 3 hours, no delays including time for security. Curb to curb by train South Station to Newark Station is about 6 hours, no delays. Amtrak does not provide luggage service at Newark so you'd need to carry all of your luggage on the train with you and find a place to store it. That seems like more of a hassle than flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted May 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Lots of different options being offered. However, some of the suggestions are awkward or not accurate. It all depends on your exact date and number of people and whether you're doing this the day before or the day of the cruise. My advice is to come up with a plan and post on the East Coast Board for comments and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted May 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Like the train to Newark option the best. Summer cruise. Flying out of Logan / by the time you get there and go through all the stuff u have to go thru now, train is by far the easiest. Thanks all for your help. I checked out the train and Amtrak doesn't accommodate checked luggage on any trips that I could find. Most CCers that responded to my question said they carried it on board. Our trip was a repositioning so it was only one way. We reserved a car from thrifty at EWR, took an Uber from the ship to the airport, and drove home to Providence. It was a 3.5 hour drive at $90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted May 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Curb to curb by plane BOS to EWR is about 3 hours, no delays including time for security. Curb to curb by train South Station to Newark Station is about 6 hours, no delays. Amtrak does not provide luggage service at Newark so you'd need to carry all of your luggage on the train with you and find a place to store it. That seems like more of a hassle than flying. Agree, faster on Plane, don't have carry all your luggage on train with you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted May 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2018 The train cars have luggage space at one end. Most stations, you can roll luggage on and off and stick into the space for luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted May 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2018 The train cars have luggage space at one end. Most stations, you can roll luggage on and off and stick into the space for luggage. No problem at South Station. You can get a porter to take you on early and store your luggage. There are porters at both NY Penn and Newark Penn Stations. Newark Airport Station has no vehicle access and you have to take your luggage on the Airtrain to the P4 station or one of the terminals to connect with any kind of ground transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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