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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Princeton takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston University 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 11m
Duration
283 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
6h 48m
$56–782

Boston University to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Boston University and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston University East and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 34m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 12m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 50m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 51m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 24m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 32m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 3m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 43m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 34m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 9m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 51m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Boston University to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Princeton via Boston University East, Copley, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 6h 48m.

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