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Princeton Junction to Boston University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Boston University takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Boston 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 52m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 2m
$61–163

Princeton Junction to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA9h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 43m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA9h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 1m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Boston University via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 2m.

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