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There are 9 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton by bus, plane, train or car

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Bus, fly to Newark, train  •  5h 14m

  1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
  2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR) DTW - EWR
  3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.

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Bus, train  •  21h 26m

  1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
  3. Take the train from Toledo to New York Penn Station
  4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. Nec

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Fly to New York La Guardia, train  •  6h 17m

  1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to New York La Guardia (LGA) DTW - LGA
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.

Fly to New York JFK, train  •  6h 9m

  1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to New York JFK (JFK) DTW - JFK
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.

Bus, fly to Philadelphia, train  •  6h 53m

  1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
  2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia (PHL) DTW - PHL
  3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton

Fly to Baltimore, train  •  7h 26m

  1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore (BWI) DTW - BWI
  2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton

Bus  •  19h 50m

  1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
  3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton

Train  •  21h 4m

  1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Dearborn
  2. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershot
  3. Take the train from Aldershot to New York Penn Station
  4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. Nec

Drive  •  10h 8m

  1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Princeton 617.4 miles

Ann Arbor to Princeton by bus

14 Weekly Buses
19h 50m Average Duration
$83 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 8m.

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The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $130 - $600.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Detroit Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

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The distance between Ann Arbor and Princeton is 561 miles. The road distance is 617.4 miles.

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The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $80 - $210.

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It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton, including transfers.

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Ann Arbor to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.

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The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Princeton is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 21h 4m.

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Ann Arbor to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Palmer Square, Princeton station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Princeton is 617 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Ann Arbor to Princeton.

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  • Distance: 560.9 miles
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Princeton via Detroit Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 19h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor to Princeton via Dearborn, Dearborn Transit Center, Cass + Michigan, Windsor, Aldershot, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 21h 4m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $440
Flights from Detroit to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $450
Flights from Detroit to New York La Guardia via Buffalo
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $450
Flights from Detroit to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $440
Flights from Detroit to New York JFK via Cleveland
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $440
Flights from Detroit to New York JFK via Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration
4h 24m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$130 - $440
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $550
Flights from Detroit to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $480
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Detroit to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $480
Flights from Detroit to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
3h 49m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$120 - $480
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $550
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Detroit to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $700
Spirit Airlines
Website
spirit.com
Flights from Detroit to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $480
Flights from Detroit to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$50 - $330
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$60 - $330
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
1h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $390
JetBlue Airways
Website
jetblue.com
Flights from Detroit to New York JFK
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $550
Frontier Airlines
Website
flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$90 - $550
Flights from Detroit to Baltimore
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Train operators
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
49 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$18 - $22
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$12 - $15
Adult Airport
$18 - $22
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$10 - $16
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$4 - $7
Adult
$10 - $16
Amtrak Northeast Regional

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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$16 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$2 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$16 - $210
Business Class Seat
$55 - $160
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
Ave. Duration
2h 4m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$24 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$7 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$24 - $210
Business Class Seat
$85 - $210
Amtrak

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
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$2 - $70
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$2 - $18
Child Coach - short notice
$9 - $21
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$11 - $40
Child Business Class - short notice
$13 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$14 - $26
Business Seat - advance purchase
$24 - $80
Business Seat - short notice
$30 - $60
Coach Seat - short notice
$8 - $70
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
Ave. Duration
1h 59m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $90
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$5 - $28
Child Coach - short notice
$18 - $29
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$16 - $55
Child Business Class - short notice
$18 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$22 - $40
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $110
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $90
Coach Seat - short notice
$17 - $90
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration
34 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
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
$11 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$9 - $24
Business Seat - advance purchase
$22 - $70
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $50
Coach Seat - short notice
$5 - $65
Train from Toledo to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
15h 27m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30 - $230
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$30 - $95
Child Coach - short notice
$50 - $85
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$45 - $150
Child Business Class - short notice
$50 - $150
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$65 - $180
Business Seat - advance purchase
$95 - $300
Business Seat - short notice
$100 - $300
Coach Seat - short notice
$80 - $230
Amtrak Acela

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 Acela
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
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
Ave. Duration
1h 42m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$35 - $420
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$18 - $150
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$30 - $260
Business Seat - Adult
$35 - $290
First Class - Child 2-12
$60 - $220
First Class - Senior Citizens
$120 - $400
First Class - Adult
$120 - $420
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
Ave. Duration
3h 28m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $95
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$35 - $95
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$35 - $75
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$30 - $50
Train from Aldershot to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
12h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$70 - $130
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$90 - $130
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$90 - $120
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$70 - $90
Bus operators
Michigan Flyer
Phone
+1 517-333-0400
Email
info@michiganflyer.com
Website
michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$7 - $16
Website
Michigan Flyer
Child 2-16
$7 - $9
Adult
$11 - $16
Greyhound USA

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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $35
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
15h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$70 - $150
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $40
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $40
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$7 - $40
Barons Bus
Phone
+1 888-378-3823
Email
info@baronsbus.com
Website
baronsbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Detroit, MI
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$5 - $40
Website
https://baronsbus.com/
Bus from Detroit, MI to Toledo
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$5 - $40
Website
https://baronsbus.com/
Miller Transportation
Suburban Transit
Phone
+1 (732) 249-1100
Email
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

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