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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 3h 5m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Boston to Princeton?

The distance between Boston and Princeton is 242 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Boston to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Princeton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boston to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Princeton?

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Boston to Princeton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Princeton is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Boston to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 137+ hotels available in Princeton.

Boston to Princeton - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Princeton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
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
3h 5m
$125–409
Train
cheapest
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
5h 52m
$36–744
Bus
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
6h 57m
$60–105
Drive 257.6 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Princetoncar 257.6 mi
4h 58m
$47–68
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
3h 54m
$93–426
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
3h 43m
$352–797
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 12m
$109–580
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 20m
$269–401
Bus via New York
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
7h 12m
$64–110

Boston to Princeton by train

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 57m.

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