There are 4 ways to get from Greenwich to Princeton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 7m$17–49Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greenwich to Princetoncar 79.3 mi
1h 41m$15–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 42m$30–64Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 33m$24–54
Greenwich to Princeton by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Princeton is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Greenwich to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Greenwich to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Mason St @ Lexington Ave and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Stamford Bus Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Greenwich and arriving at Princeton via Grand Central-42 St, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Greenwich and Princeton is 81 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Greenwich to Princeton, including transfers.
Greenwich to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Greenwich to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Greenwich station.
The best way to get from Greenwich to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $17 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Greenwich, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Greenwich to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason St @ Lexington Ave to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Stamford Bus Stop, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- 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 Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Greenwich to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Greenwich to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to Princeton is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Greenwich to Princeton.
There are 148+ hotels available in Princeton.



