What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to train and bus which costs $27 - $65 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Jct. and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The distance between Princeton Jct. and Boston is 239 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton Jct. to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton Jct. to Boston train from?

Princeton Jct. to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The best way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Princeton Jct. to Boston train arrive?

Princeton Jct. to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Jct. to Boston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Princeton Jct. to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 14m
$125–403
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 33m
$28–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 35m
$35–330
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Jct. to Bostoncar 258.2 mi
5h 1m
$48–69
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 34m
$112–444
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 9m
$256–789
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 17m
$91–423
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 43m
$33–770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 44m
$52–118

Princeton Jct. to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $35–330 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 6h 44m.

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