There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 27m$20–49Train via New Haven
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station 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
4h 29m$29–642Drive 158.9 mi
- Drive from Hartford to Princeton Junctioncar 158.9 mi
3h 17m$29–42Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- 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
4h 34m$48–283Bus
- Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
4h 30m$42–85Train
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 56m$42–93Fly 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
5h 3m$66–391
Hartford to Princeton Junction by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction is to bus and train which costs $19 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Hartford and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New Haven and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Hartford and Princeton Junction is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Hartford to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford station.
Hartford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Princeton Junction is to train via New Haven which takes 4h 29m and costs $28 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Princeton Jct. via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford to Princeton Jct. via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- 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
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 Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Hartford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Princeton Junction is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Hartford to Princeton Junction.
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