What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Essex is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Essex. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Essex Center @ Essex Square via New York, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Essex 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 43m.

How far is it from Princeton to Essex?

The distance between Princeton and Essex is 166 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Essex without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Essex?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Princeton to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Essex bus from?

Princeton to Essex bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Essex train from?

Princeton to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Essex?

The best way to get from Princeton to Essex is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Princeton to Essex bus arrive?

Princeton to Essex bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Essex train arrive?

Princeton to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Essex is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Princeton to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 84+ hotels available in Essex.

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 43m
$50–121
Drive 155.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Essexcar 155.1 mi
3h 13m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus 921
8h 29m
$45–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 32m
$48–84

Princeton to Essex by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Essex Center @ Essex Square via 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 29m.

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