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

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FriApr 25
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SatApr 26
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MonApr 28
from $106
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
from $138
FriMay 2

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

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Train Princeton to Boston: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$104
Average train trip duration6h 9m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure9:45am
Distance223 miles (359 km)
Latest train departure6:01pm

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
04/21
$181
04/22
$80
Today
$174
04/24
$212
04/25
$180
04/26
$231
04/27
$179
04/28
$106
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Princeton to Boston was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $709 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 $106 which is on 2025-04-28.

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 $104 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $34. 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 9m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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