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How to get fromPrinceton to Essex Junctionby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Essex Junction by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane EWR - BTV
    3h 55m
    $99–479

  2. Drive  327 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Essex Junctioncar car 327 mi
    6h 51m
    $60–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    11h 26m
    $228–370

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    11h 50m
    $74–181

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane JFK - BTV
    5h
    $79–405

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane PHL - BTV
    5h
    $122–617

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane LGA - BTV
    5h 29m
    $98–613

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    12h 13m
    $77–181

Princeton to Essex Junction by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Amtrak via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, Downtown Transit Center Burlington, and Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J in around 11h 50m.

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