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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton 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 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton 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 10m.

How far is it from Princeton to Boston?

The distance between Princeton and Boston is 284 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Princeton to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Boston bus from?

Princeton to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Boston train from?

Princeton to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Boston?

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Princeton to Boston bus arrive?

Princeton to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Boston train arrive?

Princeton to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Boston is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Princeton to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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Train
best
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
6h 10m
$75–180
Drive 257.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Bostoncar 257.1 mi
5h 2m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 15m
$58–147
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
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 42m
$508–1,643
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 41m
$48–102
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 28m
$219–1,049
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
5h 16m
$58–397
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
4h 38m
$189–990
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 29m
$270–411

Princeton to Boston by train

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 15m.

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