What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Boston College?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Boston College is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton University to Boston College?

The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Boston College is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton University and Boston College?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Newton, MA via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton University and Boston College?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Boston College via Princeton Jct., Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Princeton University to Boston College?

The distance between Princeton University and Boston College is 289 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton University to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Princeton University to Boston College?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Princeton University to Boston College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton University to Boston College bus from?

Princeton University to Boston College bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton University to Boston College train from?

Princeton University to Boston College train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton University to Boston College?

The best way to get from Princeton University to Boston College is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Princeton University to Boston College bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton University to Boston College train arrive?

Princeton University to Boston College train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton University to Boston College?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Boston College is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Princeton University to Boston College.

Where can I stay near Boston College?

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Princeton University to Boston College - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton University to Boston College by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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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
7h 2m
$83–183
Drive 252.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton University to Boston Collegecar 252.6 mi
4h 54m
$47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h 25m
$71–115
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
5h 10m
$500–2,355
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 34m
$76–120
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
5h 55m
$231–1,011
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
6h 45m
$70–389
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, tram
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
3. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
6h 6m
$201–952

Princeton University to Boston College by foot, train, and tram

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston College via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston College in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston College via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, Riverside, and Chestnut Hill in around 7h 25m.

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