Princeton to Boston University Trains

Princeton to Boston University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Boston University takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours 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 16m
Duration: 283 mi
Distance: $86
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela

6h 23m

$63–173

Princeton to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly 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 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:21 AM
9h 37m • 3 changes
1:54 AM → 11:34 AM
9h 40m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 8m • 3 changes
10:23 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:18 AM
9h 34m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 3:22 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
12:38 PM → 6:37 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:44 AM → 9:41 AM
8h 57m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 38m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 28m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:06 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 34m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 30m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:06 AM → 9:40 AM
7h 34m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 30m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 22m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 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.

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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Princeton to Boston University train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:21 AM

1:54 AM → 11:34 AM

9:20 AM → 3:28 PM

10:23 AM → 4:37 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:18 AM

9:20 AM → 3:22 PM

11:24 AM → 5:31 PM

12:38 PM → 6:37 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:44 AM → 9:41 AM

5:46 AM → 11:24 AM

6:26 AM → 11:54 AM

7:27 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:06 AM → 9:40 AM

5:46 AM → 11:16 AM

6:26 AM → 11:48 AM

7:27 AM → 1:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:06 AM → 9:40 AM

5:46 AM → 11:16 AM

6:26 AM → 11:48 AM

7:27 AM → 1:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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