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The average train between Princeton and Brookline takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Brookline. 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 57m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$171
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
5h 59m
$126–234

Princeton to Brookline train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Brookline. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Brookline at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 6m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 50m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Brookline, 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 5h 59m.

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