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

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Princeton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Princeton is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via South Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Waltham to Princeton?

The distance between Waltham and Princeton is 289 miles. The road distance is 250.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waltham to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $35 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Waltham to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Princeton bus from?

Waltham to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Princeton?

The best way to get from Waltham to Princeton is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Waltham to Princeton bus arrive?

Waltham to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Princeton is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Waltham to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 153+ hotels available in Princeton.

Waltham to Princeton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Waltham to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
6h 39m
$36–784
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
8h 11m
$61–114
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Princetoncar 249.5 mi
4h 49m
$46–66
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 10m
$129–450
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
8h 52m
$64–116
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 51m
$344–836
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 4m
$99–463
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 17m
$109–626

Waltham to Princeton by bus and train

128Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waltham to Princeton.

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Princeton via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Lincoln St @ Essex St, South Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 11m.

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