What is the cheapest way to get from Boston College to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Boston College to Princeton is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Boston College and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Winship St @ Union St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Boston College and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Princeton via Boston, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Boston College to Princeton?

The distance between Boston College and Princeton is 289 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston College to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Boston College to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $35 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston College to Princeton?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Boston College to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Princeton bus from?

Boston College to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Princeton train from?

Boston College to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston College to Princeton?

The best way to get from Boston College to Princeton is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Winship St @ Union St, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Boston College to Princeton bus arrive?

Boston College to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston College to Princeton train arrive?

Boston College to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston College to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Princeton is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Boston College to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton.

Boston College to Princeton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Boston College to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 19m
$36–782
Bus via Winship St @ Union St
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
8h 24m
$61–109
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston College to Princetoncar 251.8 mi
4h 52m
$46–67
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 32m
$133–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
9h 9m
$64–119
Tram, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 26m
$103–447
Tram, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 17m
$288–810
Tram, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 46m
$108–650

Boston College to Princeton by foot, tram, and train

128Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston College to Princeton.

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Boston College to Princeton via Boston College, Copley, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Winship St @ Union St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 24m.

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