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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 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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 47m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$169
Average price
Every 2 hours
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
$126–225

Princeton Junction to Boston University train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Princeton Junction and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 3:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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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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    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakMBTA10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Boston 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.

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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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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