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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 1 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for Boston, MA on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 374 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 26 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA
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 €27. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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€144 Average price | €114 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Northeast Regional · 233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 2:48 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 10h44 | 1:32 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 2 transfers | |
| 172 Northeast Regional | 2:48 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h40 | 8:28 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 172 Northeast Regional | 2:48 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h32 | 8:20 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 172 Northeast Regional · 233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 2:48 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 10h36 | 1:24 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 2 transfers | |
| 174 Northeast Regional | 6:12 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h44 | 11:56 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 174 Northeast Regional | 6:12 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h52 | 12:04 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional | 7:51 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 6h45 | 2:36 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
| 650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional | 7:51 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 6h38 | 2:29 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 10:52 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 6h23 | 5:15 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
| 652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 10:52 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 6h18 | 5:10 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
| 176 Northeast Regional | 11:02 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h48 | 4:50 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 176 Northeast Regional | 11:02 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 5h41 | 4:43 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA
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Trains from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 232 miles (374 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 232 miles (374 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Princeton, NJ and Boston, MA from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Princeton, NJ to Boston, MA
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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