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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston College and Princeton takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston College 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.

6h 24m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
$433
Average price
Every 3 hours
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
7h 17m
$58–786

Boston College to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Boston College and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston College is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Chestnut Hill and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 42m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 47m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 43m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 47m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 47m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 47m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston College 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 Boston College to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Boston College to Princeton via Chestnut Hill, Copley, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 7h 17m.

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