The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ
Cheapest price
£204
Average price
£204
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ will cost around £204 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £204.
Of the 2 trains that leave Boston, MA for Princeton, NJ every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 374 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 30 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.
177 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast Regional
177 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 374 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£164 Average Price | £103 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
177 Northeast Regional | 22:30 South Station, Boston, MA | 5h30 | 04:00 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 22:35 Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 5h25 | 04:00 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ
Distance 374 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Boston, MA and Princeton, NJ from £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: Boston, MA to Princeton, NJ train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Boston, MA and Princeton, NJ
- 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
- 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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