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Back Bay (Station) to Princeton trains

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The average train between Back Bay (Station) and Princeton takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Back Bay (Station) to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 46m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$435
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
5h 47m
$59–747

Back Bay (Station) to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Back Bay (Station) and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Back Bay (Station) is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Back Bay (Station) to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Back Bay (Station) to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 47m.

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