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How to get fromState College to Princetonby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Princeton by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to TrentontrainKeystone Service / ...
    6h 11m
    $69–434

  2. Drive 222.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Princetoncar222.9 mi
    4h 6m
    $41–59

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusPittsburgh
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    7h 22m
    $86–206

  4. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeSCE - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    6h 28m
    $82–320

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from 6Th St At Race St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus409
    9h
    $47–193

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSCE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    4h 58m
    $62–546

State College to Princeton by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from State College, Pa to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 22m.

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