There are 4 ways to get from Connecticut to Princeton by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 6m$11–239Train, bus
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
4h 24m$47–75Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
4h 42m$42–68Drive 105.8 mi
- Drive from Bridgeport to Princetoncar 105.8 mi
2h 13m$20–28
Connecticut to Princeton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Connecticut to Princeton is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Connecticut to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Connecticut to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Bus Stop and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Connecticut station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Bridgeport Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Connecticut and Princeton is 110 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $10 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Connecticut to Princeton, including transfers.
Connecticut to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Connecticut to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Connecticut to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $10 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Connecticut, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- 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 14m
- 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 Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Connecticut to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Connecticut to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connecticut to Princeton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Connecticut to Princeton.
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