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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ is to bus and train which costs $30 - $85 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Princeton, NJ?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Princeton, NJ. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Nassau Park Blvd At Route 1 via 8 Av/W 31 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Princeton Railroad Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Boston to Princeton, NJ?

The distance between Boston and Princeton, NJ is 244 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 6h 36m and costs $40 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Princeton, NJ bus from?

Boston to Princeton, NJ bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Princeton, NJ?

The best way to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ is to train via Trenton which takes 6h 36m and costs $40 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Boston to Princeton, NJ bus arrive?

Boston to Princeton, NJ bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Boston to Princeton, NJ?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Princeton, NJ is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Boston to Princeton, NJ.

Where can I stay near Princeton, NJ?

There are 140+ hotels available in Princeton, NJ.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 53m
$123–404
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 27m
$33–85
Train via Trenton (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 36m
$41–931
Drive 260.1 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Princeton, NJcar 260.1 mi
4h 58m
$48–69
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
4h 34m
$356–796
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
4h 46m
$92–421
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 Trentontrain
4h 26m
$105–591
Train
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
6h 40m
$35–740
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
8h 21m
$65–114

Boston to Princeton, NJ by train and bus (Amtrak)

91Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boston to Princeton, NJ.

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Distance: 242.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Nassau Park Blvd At Route 1 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Trenton, and Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Nassau Park Blvd At Route 1 via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square, and Princeton Railroad Station in around 8h 21m.

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