There are 3 ways to get from Princeton University to Williams College by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- 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 Williamstownbus Bz 0712
7h 46m$48–97Drive 213.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Williams Collegecar 213.2 mi
4h 24m$39–57Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
8h 14m$110–211
Princeton University to Williams College by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Williams College is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Williams College is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton University to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Williamstown via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Princeton University and Williams College is 267 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Williams College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Princeton University to Williams College, including transfers.
Princeton University to Williams College bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Williams College train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Williams College is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Williams College via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Williamstown in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Williams College via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 8h 14m.
- 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
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- Adult
- $3–23
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton University to Williams College bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to Williams College train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Williams College is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Princeton University to Williams College.
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