There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
4h 50m$49–106Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Mechanicsburgcar 143.5 mi
2h 29m$27–38Bus
- 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 Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
7h 19m$49–104Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 14m$43–99
Princeton to Mechanicsburg by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Harrisburg via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Princeton and Mechanicsburg is 156 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Princeton to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Mechanicsburg is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to E Main St & Arch St WB via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 7h 19m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $17–40
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Mechanicsburg is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Princeton to Mechanicsburg.
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