MA → NJ · about 233 miles
Boston to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Boston to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:10 PM and the last at 5:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First train
- 3:10 PM
- Last train
- 5:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10 PM | 8:59 PM | 5h 49m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 8:59 PM | 5h 44m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 5h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 3:10 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:30 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Boston (South Station).