There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 18m$61–154Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
6h 25m$32–117Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
7h 17m$60–156Drive 199 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Princeton University199 mi
3h 40m$37–53Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
5h 38m$239–640Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 46m$55–204Line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from 604 State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
5h 34m$249–1,152
Schenectady to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Princeton University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Princeton University is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Schenectady and Princeton University is 211 miles. The road distance is 200.2 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Schenectady to Princeton University, including transfers.
Schenectady to Princeton University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Schenectady to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Princeton University is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 7h 17m.
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 Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Princeton University via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 7h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–95
- 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
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $28–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $1–190
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- 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
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from 604 State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to Princeton University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Schenectady to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Princeton University is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Schenectady to Princeton University.
There are 145+ hotels available in Princeton University.