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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton University and Boston takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton University to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$83
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 14m
$60–170

Princeton University to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton University and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton University is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Boston at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton University to Boston? 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: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 14m.

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