- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections spanning ancient art to contemporary works. A top priority for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Princeton, NJ for Boston, MA on Mon, Jun 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 374 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $181 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA:
A bus is $118 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $181 (€147).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA costing on average $181 (€147).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Suburban Transit | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:35 PM Princeton, NJ | 7h50 | 1:25 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Princeton, NJ | 7h50 | 2:25 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Princeton, NJ | 12h50 | 9:40 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Princeton, NJ | 12h50 | 10:40 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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