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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Boston University takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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.

6h 12m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
$174
Average price
Every 3 hours
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 23m
$129–237

Princeton to Boston University train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Princeton and Boston University. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Boston University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 34m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 30m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA10h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA8h 56m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 30m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 34m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 30m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 34m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 30m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA7h 34m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 30m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 22m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakMBTA5h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Boston University? 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: 283 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston University via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 23m.

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