There are 5 ways to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 42m$24–64Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princetoncar 99.6 mi
2h 7m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 8m$31–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newburgh (SWF) to Princeton99.6 mi
2h 7mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 18m$37–79
Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Stewart Airport and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Princeton via Grand Central-42 St, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Newburgh Airport (SWF) and Princeton is 124 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $24 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton, including transfers.
Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
The best way to get from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $24 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Newburgh Airport (SWF), USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Stewart Airport to Princeton via Beacon Station, Beacon, Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stewart Airport to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newburgh (SWF) to Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Newburgh Airport (SWF) to Princeton.
There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newburgh Airport (SWF) and Princeton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.