There are 7 ways to get from Princeton to Hartford by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via New York
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 Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 15m$42–97Drive 157.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Hartfordcar 157.6 mi
3h 18m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
5h 25m$52–117Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
5h 28m$55–333Train via New York
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 44m$33–654Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 45m$34–72Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
5h 30m$74–453
Princeton to Hartford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Hartford is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Hartford is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Hartford. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Hartford via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Princeton and Hartford is 215 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Hartford without a car is to bus via New York which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Princeton to Hartford, including transfers.
Princeton to Hartford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Hartford is to bus via New York which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Hartford via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Hartford Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- 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
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 Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Hartford bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Hartford is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Princeton to Hartford.
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