There are 5 ways to get from Allentown to Princeton by bus, train or car
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Bus, train • 3h 1m
4 alternative options
Bus, train, line 606 bus • 3h 26m
Bus via New York • 4h 55m
Bus • 5h 47m
Drive • 1h 29m
Allentown to Princeton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Princeton is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Allentown to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Allentown and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Allentown and Princeton is 121 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.
The best way to get from Allentown to Princeton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $11 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Allentown to Princeton, including transfers.
Allentown to Princeton bus services, operated by Trans-bridge Lines, depart from Allentown station.
Allentown to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Palmer Square, Princeton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Princeton is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Allentown to Princeton.
There are 117+ hotels available in Princeton. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
- Distance: 121.4 miles
- Duration: 3h 1m
What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Allentown to Princeton via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $4 - $6
- Adult
- $8 - $13
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $150
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $8
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $18 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $19 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $280
- First Class - Adult
- $65 - $340
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9 - $45
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Allentown to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $1 - $6
Bus from Market St At 8Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $5 - $11
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Allentown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $50
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $20
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $8 - $10
- Adult
- $17 - $20
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
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