There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Cambridge by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wachusett to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 36m$36–48Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Cambridgecar 44.9 mi
1h 12m$9–12Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Boylston WalMart to Central Hubbus 30
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
2h 12m$39–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton to Cambridgetaxi 44.9 mi
1h 12m$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from West Boylston WalMart and arriving at Boston via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Wachusett and arriving at Porter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Princeton and Cambridge is 59 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Princeton to Cambridge, including transfers.
Princeton to Cambridge bus services, operated by WRTA, depart from West Boylston WalMart station.
Princeton to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wachusett station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Princeton, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wachusett to Porter every 2 hours. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton to Boston via West Boylston WalMart, Central Hub, and Worcester Union Station in around 2h 12m.
Train from Wachusett to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Bus from West Boylston WalMart to Central Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Cambridge bus services, operated by WRTA, arrive at Central Hub station.
Princeton to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Cambridge is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Princeton to Cambridge.
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