There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Harrisburg
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
6h 1m$126–229Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shorecar 183.1 mi
4h 7m$34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Williamsport, Pabus 11
8h 9m$133–290Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane PHL - SCE
- Take the bus from State College to Lock Havenbus
6h 6m$117–501
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Jersey Shore is 251 miles. The road distance is 184.1 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore without a car is to train and bus via Harrisburg which takes 6h 1m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore.
There are 25+ hotels available in Jersey Shore.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Jersey Shore, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Jersey Shore. However, you can take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg, Pa, take the bus to Williamsport, Pa, then take the taxi to Jersey Shore. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Jersey Shore via Newark Airport Railroad Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Williamsport, Pa in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from State College to Lock Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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