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How to get fromBoston to Princetonby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Princeton by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Station to Wachusetttrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 50m
    $36–48
  2. Drive 47.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Princetoncar car 47.7 mi
    1h 18m
    $9–13
  3. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Worcesterbus bus Ppb 6713 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Hub to West Boylston WalMartbus bus 30
    1h 56m
    $39–65
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Princetontaxi taxi 47.7 mi
    1h 18m
    $150–180

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

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Wachusett every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Princeton via Worcester, Central Hub, and West Boylston WalMart in around 1h 56m.

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