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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Madison is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Madison is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Madison. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via New York, Union Ave @ Union Station and Church St @ George St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Madison?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Madison. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Madison via Princeton Jct., Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Princeton to Madison?

The distance between Princeton and Madison is 148 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Madison without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 8m and costs $25 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Princeton to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Madison bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Madison train from?

Princeton to Madison train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Madison?

The best way to get from Princeton to Madison is to train via New York which takes 5h 8m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Princeton to Madison bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Madison train arrive?

Princeton to Madison train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Madison is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Princeton to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 71+ hotels available in Madison.

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Madison by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train via New York
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1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 8m
$26–636
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 New Havenbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Avebus 201
6h 24m
$35–71
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Madisoncar 141.8 mi
2h 56m
$26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
5h 28m
$44–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Trenton to New Haventrain Vermonter / ...
5h 30m
$36–93

Princeton to Madison by train

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Madison via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Haven in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Boston Post Rd @ Meigs Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Union Ave @ Union Station, Church St @ Chapel St, and Church St @ George St in around 6h 24m.

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