There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via New Haven
best- Take the train from Springfield to New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 29m$23–841Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York MidtownFlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
5h 52m$57–94Drive 186.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Princeton University186.3 mi
3h 40m$34–50Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BDL - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
5h 34m$55–519Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
5h 56m$24–463Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
6h 18m$55–98Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BDL - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
5h 43m$130–749
Springfield to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Princeton University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Princeton University is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via 8 Av/W 31 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Princeton University. 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 29m.
The distance between Springfield and Princeton University is 189 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Princeton University without a car is to train via New Haven which takes 5h 29m and costs $22 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Springfield to Princeton University, including transfers.
Springfield to Princeton University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Princeton University is to train via New Haven which takes 5h 29m and costs $22 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Princeton University via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Princeton University via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 5h 52m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Springfield to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $20–260
- Business Class
- $75–300
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
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 35m
- 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 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 Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- 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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Princeton University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Springfield to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Princeton University is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Springfield to Princeton University.
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