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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton University and Boston College takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton University to Boston College. 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 44m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
$174
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
7h 1m
$129–237

Princeton University to Boston College train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton University and Boston College. 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 College at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 51m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 1m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 51m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA9h 55m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA9h 56m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 38m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA10h 2m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA6h 32m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA9h 23m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 51m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 1m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 51m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 1m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 51m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA6h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton University to Boston College? 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.

Map of how to get from Princeton University to Boston College.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston College via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston College in around 7h 1m.

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