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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Waltham is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Waltham is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $470 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Waltham. 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 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Waltham?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Waltham. 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 26m.

How far is it from Princeton to Waltham?

The distance between Princeton and Waltham is 289 miles. The road distance is 250.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $80 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Princeton to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Waltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Waltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Waltham?

The best way to get from Princeton to Waltham is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Princeton to Waltham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Waltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Waltham is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Princeton to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Waltham.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Waltham 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 26m
$81–185
Drive 249.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Walthamcar 249.4 mi
4h 51m
$46–66
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
6h 38m
$58–87
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 43m
$478–1,157
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
8h 40m
$49–107
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 30m
$229–913
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 19m
$68–381
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 41m
$199–904

Princeton to Waltham by train and bus

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.2 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Washington St @ Bacon St via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Newton, MA via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Manhattan, NY in around 6h 38m.

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