There are 10 ways to get from Utica to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train via Albany
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
6h 42m$63–194Train
cheapest- Take the train from Utica to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 50m$41–118Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Albanybus 253
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus
7h 38m$74–177Drive 231.9 mi
- Drive from Utica to Princeton Junctioncar 231.9 mi
5h 54m$43–62Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SYR - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 47m$89–490Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 44m$84–573Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 40m$79–496Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
7h 10m$73–483Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SYR - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 48m$104–685Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m$98–565
Utica to Princeton Junction by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Princeton Junction is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Utica and Princeton Junction is 286 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Princeton Junction without a car is to train via Albany which takes 6h 42m and costs $60 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Utica to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Utica to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Princeton Junction is to train via Albany which takes 6h 42m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 7h 38m.
Utica to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Princeton Junction is 233 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Utica to Princeton Junction.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Princeton Jct. via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Princeton Jct. via Albany, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $23–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $23–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $21–35
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $16–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $16–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–28
Train from Utica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $45–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $45–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
- 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 Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
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