NJ → MA · about 233 miles
Princeton Junction to Boston train schedule
Amtrak runs 9 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Boston. The fastest takes 5 hours 13 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:57 AM and the last at 6:02 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 5h 13m
- First train
- 7:57 AM
- Last train
- 6:02 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Boston. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:57 AM | 1:10 PM | 5h 13m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 1:30 PM | 5h 33m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:48 AM | 3:20 PM | 5h 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:46 AM | 5:15 PM | 5h 29m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:49 AM | 5:15 PM | 5h 26m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:12 PM | 6:56 PM | 5h 44m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:46 PM | 11:52 PM | 6h 06m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:02 PM | 11:43 PM | 5h 41m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Boston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Boston
Return trip: Boston to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Boston?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 13 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 33 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Boston?
The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:02 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Boston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Boston leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.