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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Boston, MA is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Boston, MA is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Boston, MA?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Boston, MA. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Boston, MA?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Boston, MA. 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 16m.

How far is it from Princeton to Boston, MA?

The distance between Princeton and Boston, MA is 283 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston, MA without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $30 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Princeton to Boston, MA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Boston, MA bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Boston, MA train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Boston, MA?

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston, MA is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h.

Where does the Princeton to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Princeton to Boston, MA bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Boston, MA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Boston, MA is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Princeton to Boston, MA.

Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Boston, MA.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Boston, MA by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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
best
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 16m
$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 Boston, MAOurBus
7h
$54–116
Drive 256.3 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Boston, MA256.3 mi
4h 55m
$47–68
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
4h 25m
$132–412
Bus via South Station
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
7h 12m
$66–104
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
5h 16m
$367–858
Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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
5h 16m
$110–586
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
6h 1m
$105–435
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trenton 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 Back Bay
7h 5m
$48–1,069

Princeton to Boston, MA by train and foot

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.8 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston, MA via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Boston in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Boston, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h.

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