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 4h 59m.

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 38m and costs $120 - $400.

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 6h 46m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Princeton to Boston?

The distance between Princeton and Boston is 242 miles. The road distance is 258.7 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 4m and costs $30 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 Suburban Transit, 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 4m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Princeton to Boston bus arrive?

Princeton to Boston bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, 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 4h 59m to drive from Princeton to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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 Station
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
3h 38m
$123–393
Train
cheapest
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
6h 4m
$35–780
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
6h 46m
$63–111
Drive 257.2 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Boston257.2 mi
4h 59m
$47–68
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
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 26m
$358–849
Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
4h 26m
$101–567
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
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
5h 4m
$96–426
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Islip
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
6h 15m
$269–401
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 15m
$66–118

Princeton to Boston by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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