There are 3 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Vassar College by train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 32m$45–89Drive 118.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Vassar Collegecar 118.3 mi
2h 32m$21–31Train via New York
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
4h 36m$27–61
Princeton Junction to Vassar College by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Vassar College is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Vassar College is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Vassar College station. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Vassar College is 125 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Vassar College without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Princeton Junction to Vassar College, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Vassar College train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Vassar College train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Vassar College is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Princeton Junction to Vassar College.
There are 117+ hotels available in Vassar College.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Vassar College, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Vassar College via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Train Station, and Collegeview Ave & Fairmont Ave in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
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