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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Princeton University takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

5h 49m
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
5h 56m
$58–744

Boston to Princeton University train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 23m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 38m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 10m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 11m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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 to Princeton University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 5h 56m.

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