What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Princeton is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Princeton?

The distance between Hempstead and Princeton is 72 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $10 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Princeton?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Hempstead to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Princeton bus from?

Hempstead to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Princeton train from?

Hempstead to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Princeton?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $10 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Hempstead to Princeton bus arrive?

Hempstead to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Princeton train arrive?

Hempstead to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Princeton is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Hempstead to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 156+ hotels available in Princeton.

Hempstead to Princeton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Princeton by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 30m
$11–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
4h 7m
$51–93
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Hempstead to Princetoncar 68 mi
1h 35m
$13–18
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 45m
$11–45

Hempstead to Princeton by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.6 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 7m.

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