There are 4 ways to get from East Hampton to Princeton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from East Hampton to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 43m$28–87Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Hampton to Princetoncar 146.5 mi
3h 25m$27–39Bus via New York
- Take the bus from East Hampton - WB to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 17m$53–120Bus
- Take the bus from East Hampton pickup to Hudson Yardsbus Westbound
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 25m$51–100
East Hampton to Princeton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Hampton to Princeton is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from East Hampton to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from East Hampton to Princeton. However, there are services departing from East Hampton - WB and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from East Hampton to Princeton. However, there are services departing from East Hampton and arriving at Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between East Hampton and Princeton is 154 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from East Hampton to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $28 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from East Hampton to Princeton, including transfers.
East Hampton to Princeton bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from East Hampton - WB station.
East Hampton to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from East Hampton station.
The best way to get from East Hampton to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between East Hampton, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from East Hampton to Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Hampton - WB to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from East Hampton to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from East Hampton - WB to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from East Hampton pickup to Hudson Yards
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
East Hampton to Princeton bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St station.
East Hampton to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Hampton to Princeton is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from East Hampton to Princeton.
There are 161+ hotels available in Princeton.





