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

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TomorrowMay 2
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MonMay 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Princeton to Boston.

Average Price$255 - $255Average Duration1d 6h
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$36 - $362Average Duration6h 6m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 6 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
6h 6mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Princeton to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$107
Average train trip duration6h 6m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure9:45am
Distance231 miles (372 km)
Latest train departure5:49pm

Princeton to Boston Train

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

Best price found
04/29
$56
04/30
$60
Today
$224
05/02
$60
05/03
$184
05/04
$288
05/05
$72
05/06
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Princeton to Boston was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $542 for a train ticket from Princeton to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-05-02.

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 to Boston?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Princeton and Boston is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $107 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $36. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Boston, choose the train, as it will take you from Princeton to Boston in about 6h 6m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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