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The average train between Massachusetts and Princeton takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Massachusetts 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.

5h 50m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$433
Average price
Hourly
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
5h 52m
$58–744

Massachusetts to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Massachusetts and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Massachusetts is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 2m • 2 changes

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 52m.

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