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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Boston takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. 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.

6h 4m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$93
Average price
Hourly
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 10m
$65–200

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 5:38 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 11m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 21m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton 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.

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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 10m.

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