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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston College and Princeton takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 27m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
$430
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  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
$56–782

Boston College to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Boston College and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston College is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Chestnut Hill and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 27m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 8m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 9m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 1m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 33m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 45m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 2m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 43m • 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

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Map of how to get from Boston College to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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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