What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Princeton Junction is to bus and train which costs $170 - $360 and takes 30h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Princeton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Princeton Junction is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs $210 - $850.

How far is it from Ames to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Ames and Princeton Junction is 1098 miles. The road distance is 1094.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Princeton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Princeton Junction without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 23m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Princeton Junction?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Ames to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ames and Princeton Junction?

Princeton Junction is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 9:15 PM in Ames and 10:15 PM in Princeton Junction.

Can I drive from Ames to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Princeton Junction is 1095 miles. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Ames to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Ames to Princeton Junction - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DSM - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 31m
$217–824
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
4. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
30h 23m
$171–351
Bus, train via New York
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
31h 39m
$265–652
Drive 1,088.5 mi
1. Drive from Ames to Princeton Junctioncar 1,088.5 mi
19h 35m
$199–287
Shuttle, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 40m
$227–967
Shuttle, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 18m
$254–1,065
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
35h 9m
$323–817
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain
36h 58m
$295–696

Ames to Princeton Junction by bus and train

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30h 23mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ames to Princeton Junction.

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Distance: 1,091.8 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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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