There are 8 ways to get from Princeton University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 9m$35–780Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 56m$63–101Drive 258.2 mi
- Drive from Princeton University to Bostoncar 258.2 mi
5h 2m$48–69Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 41m$123–413Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 26m$66–108Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 34m$338–799Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 25m$96–436Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
4h 44m$103–589
Princeton University to Boston by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Boston via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Princeton University and Boston is 283 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Princeton University to Boston, including transfers.
Princeton University to Boston bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Boston is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to South Station via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $29–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton University to Boston bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Boston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Princeton University to Boston.
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