The average train between Princeton Junction and Boston University takes 5h 53m 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.
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 7:22 PM which arrives into Boston University at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Boston University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Princeton Junction to Boston University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Boston University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Boston University is 370.4 km. The road distance is 451 km.
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.