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The average train between Somerville and Princeton takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Somerville to Princeton. 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 45m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
$435
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
5h 47m
$59–747

Somerville to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Somerville and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerville is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Somerville to Princeton? 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 Somerville to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 47m.

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