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

The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brookline to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $150 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Brookline to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Brookline and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brookline and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Brookline 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 47m.

How far is it from Brookline to Princeton?

The distance between Brookline and Princeton is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brookline to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Brookline to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Princeton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brookline to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Brookline to Princeton?

The best way to get from Brookline to Princeton is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $35 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Brookline to Princeton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brookline to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brookline to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Princeton is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Brookline to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 136+ hotels available in Princeton.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Brookline to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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.

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
5h 47m
$36–743
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brookline to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 35m
$57–90
Drive 254.8 mi
1. Drive from Brookline to Princetoncar 254.8 mi
4h 59m
$47–68
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
4h 26m
$156–502
Bus via South Station
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
7h 56m
$62–112
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
5h 15m
$166–535
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
5h 4m
$267–808
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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
5h 32m
$175–506
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 3m
$55–294
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m
$65–362

Brookline to Princeton by train

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Map of how to get from Brookline to Princeton.

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Distance: 281.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Brookline, 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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brookline to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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