What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction is to bus and train which costs $27 - $75 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Amherst and Princeton Junction is 270 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $55 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Princeton Junction bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amherst to Princeton Junction train from?

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

Train or bus from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Amherst to Princeton Junction bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amherst to Princeton Junction train arrive?

Amherst to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Princeton Junction is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Amherst to Princeton Junction.

How do I get a train ticket from Amherst to Princeton Junction?

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Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

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Amherst to Princeton Junction - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Princeton Junction by bus, train, car, plane, 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 Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
6h 21m
$57–136
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 38m
$28–72
Bus, train via New Haven
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
6h 50m
$45–680
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Princeton Junctioncar 206.1 mi
4h 16m
$38–55
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, 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
6h 24m
$506–2,386
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
7h 53m
$53–132
Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 39m
$54–277

Amherst to Princeton Junction by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 268.4 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Princeton Jct. via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst College to Princeton Jct. via Masonic St / Academy of Music, Northampton, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 7h 53m.

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