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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Princeton takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 51m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$436
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit13h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 23m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 40m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 40m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 40m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 40m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 5m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 52m.

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