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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Princeton takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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 42m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$253
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
5h 52m
$36–744

Boston to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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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