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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction 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 Junction to Boston?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Boston is 282 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton Junction 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 Junction to Boston?

The train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

Train or bus from Princeton Junction to Boston?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $300 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Boston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Princeton Junction to Boston.

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

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Boston by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to BostonNortheast Regional
5h 35m
$35–330
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 41m
$33–90
Drive 258.1 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Boston258.1 mi
4h 59m
$48–68
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 41m
$119–372
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 44m
$33–770
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
6h 47m
$59–292
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
4h 9m
$100–560
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4h 44m
$395–798
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4h 55m
$112–399
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
3. Take the train from Providence to South Station
6h
$48–1,043

Princeton Junction to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, 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 South Station via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 47m.

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