There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferrytrain Hudson
2h 57m$29–59Drive 69.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Dobbs Ferrycar 69.8 mi
1h 30m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferrytrain Hudson
2h 59m$17–51
Princeton to Dobbs Ferry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Dobbs Ferry via Princeton Jct., 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Princeton and Dobbs Ferry is 122 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry, including transfers.
Princeton to Dobbs Ferry train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Dobbs Ferry train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Dobbs Ferry is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry.
There are 299+ hotels available in Dobbs Ferry.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Dobbs Ferry via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- 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
- 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
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