There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Princeton by plane, train, bus or car
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Fly to Newark, train • 5h 15m
Cheapest option
Train • 22h 19m
6 alternative options
Fly to New York La Guardia, train • 6h 20m
Fly to New York JFK, train • 6h 18m
Fly to Baltimore, train • 7h 19m
Bus • 20h 56m
Drive • 11h 23m
Indianapolis to Princeton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Princeton is to train which costs $35 - $280 and takes 22h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Princeton is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Bus Station and arriving at Nassau St At S Tulane St via Gate #8 Inside The Wrtc and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Princeton is 701 miles. The road distance is 680 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 20h 56m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Indianapolis to Princeton, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Princeton is to bus which takes 20h 56m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $280 and takes 22h 19m.
Indianapolis to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Princeton is 680 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Indianapolis to Princeton.
- Distance: 701.1 miles
- Duration: 5h 15m
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Princeton via Gate #8 Inside The Wrtc, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 20h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Trenton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35 - $270 and the journey takes 21h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $850
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $380
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $400
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $400
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $380
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $380
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $360
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to New York La Guardia via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from Indianapolis to New York JFK via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $12 - $15
- Adult Airport
- $18 - $22
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $4 - $7
- Adult
- $10 - $16
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 New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $16 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- 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
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $85 - $210
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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $18
- Child Coach - short notice
- $9 - $21
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $8 - $70
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- 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
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $29
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $16 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $18 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
Train from Indianapolis to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $35 - $120
- Child Coach - short notice
- $55 - $100
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $55 - $180
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $55 - $180
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $80 - $220
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $110 - $350
- Business Seat - short notice
- $110 - $360
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $95 - $270
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7 - $8
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
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 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $65 - $280
- First Class - Adult
- $65 - $340
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $1 - $6
Bus from Gate #8 Inside The Wrtc to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $5 - $10
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Camden Walter Rand Trans Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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