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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 9 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
    $75–180

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus New York
    7h 25m
    $58–147

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    3h 46m
    $509–1,643

  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 52m
    $48–97

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    4h 32m
    $219–1,049

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    5h 21m
    $58–397

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PHL - BOS
    4h 43m
    $188–989

  9. Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    6h 33m
    $270–411

Princeton University to Boston by foot and train

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest 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 South Station via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 25m.

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