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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Boston takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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 48m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$248
Average price
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Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 4m
$35–780

Princeton to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Boston at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 4m.

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