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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Princeton is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Needham and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Princeton via Boston, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Needham to Princeton?

The distance between Needham and Princeton is 294 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Needham to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needham to Princeton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Needham to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Needham to Princeton?

The best way to get from Needham to Princeton is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Needham to Princeton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Needham to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Needham to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Princeton is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Needham to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 147+ hotels available in Princeton.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Needham 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 StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
6h 58m
$37–788
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
8h 48m
$65–125
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Princeton248.9 mi
4h 53m
$46–66
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
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.
5h 12m
$111–389
Bus via Watertown Sq Terminal
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
8h 51m
$62–119
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)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
5h 52m
$401–884
Fly Boston Logan Airport 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.
6h 6m
$111–451
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Station
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
4. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
6h 4m
$96–774
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Boston to Providence
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PVD - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
7h 5m
$57–1,289
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Boston to Providence
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)PVD - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
7h 1m
$56–879

Needham to Princeton by train

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Princeton via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needham Center to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 48m.

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