There are 5 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Train via Bridgeport Amtrak Station
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 3m$82–135Drive 120.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Newtowncar 120.3 mi
2h 29m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
5h 9m$88–137Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewstertrain Harlem
5h 9m$43–78Train via Stamford
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
5h 28m$52–628
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Newtown is 127 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown without a car is to train via Bridgeport Amtrak Station which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Newtown bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Princeton Junction to Newtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Newtown is to train via Bridgeport Amtrak Station which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Newtown, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Newtown via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Bridgeport Amtrak Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Newtown via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Bridgeport Bus Stop in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Brewster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–23
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton Junction to Newtown bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton Junction to Newtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Newtown is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Princeton Junction to Newtown.
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