There are 4 ways to get from Hightstown to Stamford by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 20m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 3h 6m
2 alternative options
Train via New York • 3h 1m
Drive • 1h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hightstown to Stamford is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Hightstown to Stamford is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Hightstown and Stamford is 93 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hightstown to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $45 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Hightstown to Stamford, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hightstown to Stamford is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Hightstown to Stamford.
There are 82+ hotels available in Stamford. Prices start at $66 USD per night.
- Distance: 93.1 miles
- Duration: 2h 20m
What companies run services between Hightstown, NJ, USA and Stamford, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Stamford Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $19 - $210 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $4 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $19 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $180
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $150
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $4 - $7
- Adult
- $9 - $14
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $18 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $19 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $280
- First Class - Adult
- $65 - $340
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $11 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $10 - $14
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $18
- At Station Peak
- $14 - $17
- Onboard-Peak
- $21 - $23
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Abbington Drive to Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9 - $22
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $9 - $11
- Adult
- $18 - $22
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