There are 4 ways to get from Branford to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 20m$23–74Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 41m$45–74Drive 130.2 mi
- Drive from Branford to Princetoncar 130.2 mi
2h 44m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 25m$52–83
Branford to Princeton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Branford to Princeton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Branford to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Branford to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via George St @ opp Orange St, New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Branford to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Branford and arriving at Princeton via New Haven, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Branford and Princeton is 136 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Branford to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $23 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Branford to Princeton, including transfers.
Branford to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven Union Station.
Branford to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Branford to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $23 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Branford, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Branford to Princeton via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ opp Hopson Ave to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Church St @ George St, George St @ opp Orange St, Union Ave @ Union Station, New Haven Union Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Branford to Princeton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Branford to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branford to Princeton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Branford to Princeton.
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