What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University?

The fastest way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Princeton University?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst College to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst College and Princeton University?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst College to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Princeton via Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Amherst College to Princeton University?

The distance between Amherst College and Princeton University is 271 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst College to Princeton University without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Amherst College to Princeton University?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Amherst College to Princeton University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst College to Princeton University bus from?

Amherst College to Princeton University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.

Where do I catch the Amherst College to Princeton University train from?

Amherst College to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Amherst College to Princeton University?

The best way to get from Amherst College to Princeton University is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Amherst College to Princeton University bus arrive?

Amherst College to Princeton University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Amherst College to Princeton University train arrive?

Amherst College to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Amherst College to Princeton University?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst College to Princeton University is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Amherst College to Princeton University.

Where can I stay near Princeton University?

There are 157+ hotels available in Princeton University.

Amherst College to Princeton University - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst College to Princeton University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
7h 10m
$51–98
Drive 206.7 mi
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1. Drive from Amherst College to Princeton Universitycar 206.7 mi
4h 19m
$38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 23m
$58–698
Bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
7h
$529–1,680
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
8h 27m
$44–86
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
8h 35m
$115–188
Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
7h 56m
$93–533

Amherst College to Princeton University by foot and bus

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Princeton University via Amherst Center, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Princeton University via Amherst College, Main / Masonic, Northampton, Newark Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 8h 35m.

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