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

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $184
SunApr 27
from $288
MonApr 28
from $140
TueApr 29
from $102
WedApr 30
from $140
ThuMay 1
from $184
FriMay 2
from $184

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Back Bay Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: South Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Boston to Princeton: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$107
Average train trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure3:08pm
Distance232 miles (374 km)
Latest train departure5:46pm

Boston to Princeton Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$184
04/24
$231
Today
$358
04/26
$184
04/27
$288
04/28
$140
04/29
$102
04/30
$140
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Princeton was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $102

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

You can expect to pay from $102 to $432 for a train ticket from Boston to Princeton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Princeton 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Boston and Princeton compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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?

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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