What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton Jct. and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Jct. to Boston. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Jct. and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The distance between Princeton Jct. and Boston is 283 miles. The road distance is 259.8 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton Jct. to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $65 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Princeton Jct. to Boston bus from?

Princeton Jct. to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Princeton Jct. to Boston train from?

Princeton Jct. to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

The best way to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Princeton Jct. to Boston bus arrive?

Princeton Jct. to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton Jct. to Boston train arrive?

Princeton Jct. to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Jct. to Boston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Princeton Jct. to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Princeton Jct. to Boston?

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Princeton Jct. to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Jct. to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 40m
$65–170
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 59m
$43–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 44m
$84–194
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Jct. to Bostoncar 258.2 mi
5h 2m
$48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 15m
$61–344
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 48m
$58–160

Princeton Jct. to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 6h 44m.

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