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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Back Bayby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car or bus

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

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  1. 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 Portland (PWM)planeEWR - PWM
    3h 50m
    $380–659
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
    3. Take the bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Centerbus
    11h 42m
    $52–165
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
    3. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 6m
    $62–803
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
    11h 28m
    $85–345
  5. Drive 346.4 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Back Baycar346.4 mi
    6h 33m
    $64–92
  6. 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 Portland (PWM)planePHL - PWM
    4h 14m
    $266–726
  7. 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 Portland (PWM)planeJFK - PWM
    4h 50m
    $136–474
  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)planeLGA - PWM
    5h 4m
    $131–498

Princeton Junction to Back Bay by train, subway, and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to UNE Campus Center via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to UNE Campus Center via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland, ME, Portland, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 11h 28m.

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