There are 8 ways to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
3h 26m$47–266Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princetoncar 172.5 mi
3h 33m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 8m$36–78Train via New Haven
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
6h 23m$38–668Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hartford-BDL to Princeton172.5 mi
3h 33mFly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 57m$75–430Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h 30m$43–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 30m$56–123
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Hartford Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Windsor Locks and arriving at Princeton via New Haven, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Hartford Airport (BDL) and Princeton is 174 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton, including transfers.
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Windsor Locks station.
The best way to get from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via New Haven, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Hartford Airport (BDL), USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Hartford Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bradley Int'l Airport @ Terminal A to Princeton via S Main St @ Windsor Locks RR Stn, Windsor Locks, New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 6h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- 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
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Windsor Locks to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Windsor Locks to New Brunswick Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hartford-BDL to Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hartford Airport (BDL) to Princeton.
There are 148+ hotels available in Princeton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hartford Airport (BDL) and Princeton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












