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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Boston University takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Boston University. 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 54m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$169
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton Junction to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA10h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA9h 26m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 20m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 43m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Boston University? 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 Junction to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Boston University via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 2m.

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