Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 720
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Princeton?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Princeton start from R 720. The average price for this train route is around R 1 847. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 373 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 14m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Princeton route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
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
R 3 286
11/12
R 4 116
Today
R 4 116
13/12
R 5 119
14/12
R 4 116
15/12
R 2 491
16/12
R 2 491
17/12
R 3 286
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 491
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 R 2 491 to R 7 108 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 R 2 491, which is on 2025-12-15.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 491
