What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $490 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Cambridge. 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 40m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge?

The distance between Princeton and Cambridge is 283 miles. The road distance is 256.9 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Cambridge without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Princeton to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Cambridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Cambridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Princeton to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Princeton to Cambridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Cambridge is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Princeton to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Princeton to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Cambridge 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 255.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Cambridgecar 255.4 mi
5h
$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 40m
$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
$497–1,652
Bus via Central
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
6h 59m
$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 1m
$228–1,058
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 37m
$67–396
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
$198–999

Princeton to Cambridge by train

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Cambridge, 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 Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 6h 40m.

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