There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 48m$53–119Drive 157.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Old Lymecar 157.6 mi
3h 12m$29–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 5mBus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
8h 41m$43–103
Princeton University to Old Lyme by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Old Lyme. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Lyme St & Library Ln via New York, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Old Lyme station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Princeton University and Old Lyme is 166 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme, including transfers.
Princeton University to Old Lyme bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Old Lyme is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Old Lyme, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Lyme St & Library Ln via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 8h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton University to Old Lyme bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to Old Lyme train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Old Lyme is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Princeton University to Old Lyme.
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