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How to get fromNew Haven to Princeton Junctionby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Haven to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 47m
    $30–75

  2. Train via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    3h 5m
    $19–604

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus Bz 0203
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 45m
    $33–71

  4. Drive  124.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Haven to Princeton Junctioncar car 124.5 mi
    2h 36m
    $23–33

  5. Train via New York #2

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    4h 3m
    $24–58

New Haven to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Haven to Princeton Jct. via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 3h 45m.

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