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How to get fromNew Paltz to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    3h 40m
    $107–171

  2. Drive  117.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Paltz to Princetoncar car 117.2 mi
    2h 14m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus Adt A121-D / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    3h 42m
    $28–94

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus Phk 777F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    4h 2m

  5. Bus via New Paltz

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus bus Adt A121-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    4h 7m
    $39–100

New Paltz to Princeton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between New Paltz, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from New Paltz to Princeton via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Paltz to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 2m.

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