What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to train and bus which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton Junction and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction 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 Junction to Boston?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Boston is 239 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Junction to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Princeton Junction to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Boston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton Junction to Boston?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Boston is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton Junction to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Boston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Princeton Junction to Boston.

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

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Princeton Junction to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 17m
$506–1,633
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 33m
$33–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
5h 40m
$85–180
Drive 258 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Bostoncar 258 mi
5h 1m
$48–68
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 6m
$217–1,039
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 33m
$186–980
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 55m
$56–387
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
$73–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
7h 17m
$60–155

Princeton Junction to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Boston 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to South Station via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 17m.

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