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

The cheapest way to get from Needham to Princeton is to bus and train which costs $35 - $80 and takes 8h 34m.

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 55m 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 50m.

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 - $120 and takes 8h 50m.

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 55m to drive from Needham to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton.

Needham to Princeton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Needham to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, 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
6h 58m
$37–788
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
8h 34m
$35–78
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Princetoncar 248.9 mi
4h 55m
$46–66
Fly 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
5h 9m
$131–448
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
8h 50m
$68–119
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
6h 5m
$96–471
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
5h 55m
$261–834
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
6h 24m
$115–485

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 bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 50m.

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