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How to get fromPrinceton to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 28m
    $38–783

  2. Bus via South Station

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    7h 23m
    $66–109

  3. Drive 255.5 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Boston Universitycar car 255.5 mi
    4h 57m
    $47–68

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    4h 31m
    $135–425

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston, MAbus bus OurBus
    7h 24m
    $54–116

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5h 23m
    $350–811

  7. 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 Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    5h 21m
    $113–589

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    6h 15m
    $108–448

Princeton to Boston University by train, foot, and tram

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston University via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Boston University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, South Station, Boylston, and Boston University Central in around 7h 23m.

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