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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $490 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton Junction and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Cambridge. 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 42m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Princeton Junction to Cambridge?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Cambridge is 280 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $70 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge, including transfers.

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

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

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

Princeton Junction to Cambridge train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton Junction to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton Junction to Cambridge train arrive?

Princeton Junction to Cambridge train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Cambridge is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Princeton Junction to Cambridge.

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

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Princeton Junction to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Cambridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
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 37m
$73–180
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 46m
$36–83
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 42m
$85–205
Drive 256.3 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Cambridgecar 256.3 mi
4h 58m
$47–68
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
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 52m
$494–1,642
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 39m
$226–1,048
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
4h 8m
$196–990
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
5h 15m
$65–386

Princeton Junction to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 278.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Boston via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 37m. 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 42m.

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