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

The average train ticket price from Princeton to Boston is $82. The best way to find train tickets from Princeton to Boston 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 Princeton to Boston?

A train trip between Princeton and Boston is around 5h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 18m. This is the time it takes to travel the 233 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Princeton and Boston?

The number of trains from Princeton to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Princeton to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Princeton to Boston?

When taking the train from Princeton to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Train Princeton to Boston from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:49pm	Princeton Junction Station	6h 9m	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:46am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 18m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
11:46am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 18m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
9:59am	Princeton Junction Station	7h 5m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
9:59am	Princeton Junction Station	7h 5m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
11:46am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 43m	5:29pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:46am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 18m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
11:46am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 18m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
5:46pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 54m	11:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
5:46pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 54m	11:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
9:59am	Princeton Junction Station	7h 5m	5:04pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:07pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 24m	11:31pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:52pm	Princeton Junction Station	6h 6m	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:52pm	Princeton Junction Station	6h 6m	11:58pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Cheapest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Boston on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	CheapestFastest
9:45am	Princeton Junction Station	5h 23m	3:08pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
1:12pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 28m	6:40pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags
6:07pm	Princeton Junction Station	5h 24m	11:31pm	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:12 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Princeton to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$255 - $255	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$37 - $436	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Princeton to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 5 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

5h 52mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$82

Average train trip duration5h 52m

Number of daily trains12

Earliest train departure9:45am

Distance232 miles (374 km)

Latest train departure6:11pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,499 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5499 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 $37

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Princeton to Boston Train

Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Princeton to Boston.

We make sure you can find a train service from Princeton to Boston from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Boston from Princeton, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Princeton, NJ, US - Boston, MA, US

How much does a train ticket from Princeton to Boston cost?
How long is the train trip from Princeton to Boston?
How many daily trains are there between Princeton and Boston?
Which train companies travel from Princeton to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/30

$102

10/01

$115

Today

$217

10/03

$137

10/04

$144

10/05

$369

10/06

$102

10/07

$60

The cheapest trip from Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $497 for a train ticket from Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Princeton and Boston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Boston.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston you take, 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 Princeton and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Princeton to Boston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$255	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 52m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures12

The best way to travel between Princeton, NJ, US and Boston, MA, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $82 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Boston, MA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US in about 5h 52m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Princeton, NJ, US by train?

Train from Boston, MA, US to Princeton, NJ, US

Top Traveled Train Routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.

Trains tickets from Princeton, NJ, US to Boston, MA, US