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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Princeton Junction is to fly and train which takes 2h 41m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Princeton Junction?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Boston to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Boston and Princeton Junction is 239 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Boston to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Boston to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Boston to Princeton Junction train arrive?

Boston to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Princeton Junction is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Boston to Princeton Junction.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Princeton Junction?

Book your Boston to Princeton Junction train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 146+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Boston to Princeton Junction - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Princeton Junction by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
2h 41m
$119–374
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 48m
$34–104
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Princeton Junction Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
5h 30m
$35–330
Drive 258.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Princeton Junction258.5 mi
4h 56m
$48–69
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
3h 21m
$362–798
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
3h 41m
$91–395
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
3h 48m
$101–563
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
5h 7m
$266–392
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 30m
$34–735
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
6h 23m
$60–303

Boston to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Boston to Princeton Junction.

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–330 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 6h 23m.

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