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

The average train ticket price from Boston to Princeton is $479. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Princeton is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Boston to Princeton?

A train trip between Boston and Princeton is around 1d 21h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 947 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Boston and Princeton?

The number of trains from Boston to Princeton can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Princeton by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Boston (MA), US to Princeton (IL), US | Amtrak

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$255 - $295	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$307 - $607	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Princeton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Princeton. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $255, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$255Cheapest ticket

38kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston to Princeton: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$479

Average train trip duration1d 21h

Number of daily trains7

Earliest train departure9:31am

Distance942 miles (1518 km)

Latest train departure7:01pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,092 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5092 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $307.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Princeton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Princeton, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Boston and Princeton, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to Princeton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Trains tickets from Boston (MA), US to Princeton (IL), US

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