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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston University and Princeton University takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston University to Princeton University. 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
$433
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 53m
$58–786

Boston University to Princeton University train times

Trains run hourly between Boston University and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston University is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 9:15 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 9m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 28m • 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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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 28m • 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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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 49m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 22m • 3 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 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 26, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 32m • 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 28m • 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

Want to know about travelling from Boston University to Princeton University? 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 University to Princeton University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Princeton University via Boston University East, Copley, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 6h 53m.

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