What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $490 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Back Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Back Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Back Bay (Station). However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Boston via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

The distance between Princeton and Back Bay (Station) is 283 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Back Bay (Station) bus from?

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Back Bay (Station) train from?

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Princeton to Back Bay (Station) bus arrive?

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Back Bay (Station) train arrive?

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Back Bay (Station) is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Princeton to Back Bay (Station).

Where can I stay near Back Bay (Station)?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Back Bay (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
5h 59m
$80–190
Drive 256.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Back Bay (Station)car 256.1 mi
4h 58m
$47–68
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 New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 51m
$83–197
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
4h 17m
$497–2,352
Bus via South Station
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 South Stationbus New York
7h 1m
$51–105
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 2m
$228–1,008
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 52m
$67–386
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
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
5h 13m
$198–949
Train, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
7h 4m
$279–420

Princeton to Back Bay (Station) by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Back Bay (Station) via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, and Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street in around 6h 51m.

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