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How to get fromPrinceton University to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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

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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 32m
    $66–175

  2. Drive  256.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton University to Boston Universitycar car 256.6 mi
    4h 59m
    $47–68

  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, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus bus New York
    7h 15m
    $78–197

  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
    4h 41m
    $521–1,355

  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 New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    7h 57m
    $66–135

  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
    5h 31m
    $401–1,161

  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 59m
    $75–429

  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
    5h 42m
    $199–949

Princeton University to Boston University by foot, train, and bus

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Princeton University to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston University via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, and Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Boston University via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, and Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street in around 7h 15m.

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