There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to Bard College by train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 34m$96–164Drive 143.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Bard Collegecar 143.7 mi
2h 49m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus Adt A524 / ...
4h 58m$103–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
6h 28m$42–76
Princeton University to Bard College by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Bard College is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Bard College is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Kingston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Princeton University and Bard College is 149 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Bard College without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Princeton University to Bard College, including transfers.
Princeton University to Bard College bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Bard College train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Bard College is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Bard College via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Bard College via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Kingston in around 4h 58m.
- 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
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- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
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- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from New York to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $20–45
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton University to Bard College bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to Bard College train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Bard College is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Princeton University to Bard College.
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