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Princeton Junction to South Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and South Station takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to South Station. 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
281 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Princeton Junction to South Station train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Princeton Junction and South Station. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 6:02 PM which arrives into South Station at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 5h 52m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and South Station, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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