Train from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Princeton on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Princeton Junction StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Princeton Junction StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Princeton Junction StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Princeton Junction StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
South Station (Train Terminal)
Princeton Junction StationNo tags

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Get from Boston to Princeton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
5h 30mAverage duration
231 milesDistance
34kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Princeton?

    The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Princeton start from £32. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Boston to Princeton?

    The average train journey time from Boston to Princeton is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 231 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Boston to Princeton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Princeton?

    The earliest train from Boston to Princeton departs at 15:10. And the latest train departs at 17:46.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
£146
11/12
£183
Today
£183
13/12
£228
14/12
£183
15/12
£111
16/12
£111
17/12
£146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £111 to £316 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £111, which is on 2025-12-15.

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