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How to get fromSchenectady to Princeton Universityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Princeton University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownbusNyc / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.trainNec
    5h 5m
    $25–56

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.trainNec
    5h 18m
    $61–156

  3. Drive 199 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Princeton Universitycar199 mi
    3h 40m
    $37–53

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeALB - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 34m
    $230–640

  5. Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.trainNec
    5h 46m
    $65–225

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New YorkbusAdt 287 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    7h 13m
    $60–156

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeALB - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 1m
    $220–722

Schenectady to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Princeton University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Princeton University via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 7h 13m.

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