There are 3 ways to get from New Rochelle to Princeton by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 56m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 3h 19m
1 alternative option
Drive • 1h 16m
New Rochelle to Princeton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Rochelle to Princeton is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New Rochelle to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from New Rochelle station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from New Rochelle Amtrak Station and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between New Rochelle and Princeton is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Rochelle to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from New Rochelle to Princeton, including transfers.
New Rochelle to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Rochelle Amtrak Station.
New Rochelle to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Rochelle to Princeton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from New Rochelle to Princeton.
There are 118+ hotels available in Princeton. Prices start at $52 USD per night.
- Distance: 70.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 56m
What companies run services between New Rochelle, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Rochelle Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $18 - $210 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
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 Rochelle Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $3 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $18 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $170
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Rochelle to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $20
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- At Station Off-Peak
- $8 - $11
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $15
- At Station Peak
- $11 - $13
- Onboard-Peak
- $17 - $20
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $20
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $8 - $10
- Adult
- $17 - $20
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