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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Needham to Princeton Junction is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Needham and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Needham to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Boston and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Needham to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Needham and Princeton Junction is 292 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needham to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Needham to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Needham to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Needham to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $330 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Needham to Princeton Junction train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Needham to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Princeton Junction is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Needham to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 145+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Needham to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 36m
$35–779
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
7h 25m
$35–124
Drive 249.8 mi
1. Drive from Needham to Princeton Junction249.8 mi
4h 53m
$46–66
Fly 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.
4h 50m
$119–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
8h 27m
$62–329
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.
5h 31m
$389–825
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.
5h 47m
$104–452
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
6h 3m
$99–605

Needham to Princeton Junction by train

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Needham Center to Princeton Jct. via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Princeton Jct. via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 8h 27m.

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