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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Jct. and Boston takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Jct. to Boston. 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 47m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Princeton Jct. to Boston train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Princeton Jct. and Boston. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Jct. is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Jct. to Boston? 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 Princeton Jct. to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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