What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Old Lyme?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Old Lyme. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Lyme St & Library Ln via New York, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Old Lyme?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Old Lyme 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 44m.

How far is it from Princeton to Old Lyme?

The distance between Princeton and Old Lyme is 166 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Old Lyme without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Old Lyme?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Princeton to Old Lyme, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Old Lyme bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Old Lyme train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Old Lyme?

The best way to get from Princeton to Old Lyme is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Princeton to Old Lyme bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Old Lyme train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Old Lyme?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Old Lyme is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Princeton to Old Lyme.

Where can I stay near Old Lyme?

There are 135+ hotels available in Old Lyme.

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Old Lyme 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 44m
$43–104
Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Old Lymecar 156.5 mi
3h 12m
$29–42
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 31m
$44–93
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 42m
$46–82

Princeton to Old Lyme by train and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Lyme St & Library Ln 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 31m.

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