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How to get fromAmes to Princeton Junctionby shuttle, plane, train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ames to Princeton Junction by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DSM - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    5h 31m
    $217–824

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    30h 23m
    $171–351

  3. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    31h 39m
    $265–652

  4. Drive 1,088.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Princeton Junctioncar car 1,088.5 mi
    19h 35m
    $199–287

  5. Shuttle, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DSM - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train
    6h 40m
    $227–967

  6. Shuttle, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DSM - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $254–1,065

  7. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    35h 9m
    $323–817

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train
    36h 58m
    $295–696

Ames to Princeton Junction by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Princeton Junction. However, you can take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, then take the train to Princeton Jct.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ames to Princeton Jct. via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 30h 23m.

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