There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fairfield to Stamfordtrain
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 57m$20–593Drive 101.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Princeton Universitycar 101.9 mi
2h 8m$19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
4h 26m$35–71Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 15m$27–59
Fairfield to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Princeton University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Princeton University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Bridgeport Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Princeton via Stamford Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Fairfield and Princeton University is 106 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $20 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Fairfield to Princeton University, including transfers.
Fairfield to Princeton University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bridgeport Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Princeton University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Princeton University is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Fairfield to Princeton University via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Princeton University via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $11–13
Train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- 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 (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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Princeton University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Fairfield to Princeton University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Stamford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Princeton University is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Fairfield to Princeton University.
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