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Princeton to Back Bay (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Back Bay (Station) takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Back Bay (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 57m
Duration
281 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
5h 59m
$60–170

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Back Bay (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Back Bay (Station) at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 6m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 47m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 51m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 41m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela7h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 59m.

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