There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Princeton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via New York
best- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 15m$36–71Drive 185.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Princetoncar 185.3 mi
3h 44m$34–49Train via New Haven
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
5h 28m$39–668Fly Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 20m$48–281Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 7m$40–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 34m$53–115Fly Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 43m$67–430Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 14m$161–548
Springfield to Princeton by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Princeton via New Haven, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Springfield and Princeton is 242 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Princeton without a car is to bus via New York which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Springfield to Princeton, including transfers.
Springfield to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Princeton is to bus via New York which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Princeton via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 38m
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@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
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Springfield to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Princeton is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Springfield to Princeton.
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