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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Boston University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Boston University is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $480 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Boston University?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Boston University. 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 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Boston University?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Boston University. 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 6h 28m.

How far is it from Princeton to Boston University?

The distance between Princeton and Boston University is 285 miles. The road distance is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $80 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Princeton to Boston University, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Boston University?

The best way to get from Princeton to Boston University is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Princeton to Boston University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Boston University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Boston University?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Boston University is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Princeton to Boston University.

Where can I stay near Boston University?

There are 1655+ hotels available in Boston University.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Boston University 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
6h 28m
$81–185
Drive 255.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Boston Universitycar 255.5 mi
4h 59m
$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
7h 4m
$88–207
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 38m
$480–1,155
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 25m
$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 24m
$231–911
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
6h 14m
$70–379
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 35m
$201–902

Princeton to Boston University by train, bus, and foot

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Boston University via 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Boston University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, and Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street in around 7h 4m.

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