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How to get fromPrinceton University to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 14m
    $60–170

  2. Drive  258.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Bostoncar car 258.2 mi
    5h 2m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    7h 18m
    $58–112

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $64–354

  5. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    7h 53m
    $48–92

Princeton University to Boston by foot and train

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 7h 18m.

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