There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Scarsdale by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdaletrain Harlem
3h$29–59Drive 71.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Scarsdalecar 71.1 mi
1h 34m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdaletrain Harlem
3h 3m$16–47Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 29m$24–46
Princeton to Scarsdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Scarsdale is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Scarsdale is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Scarsdale. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd via New York Midtown and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Scarsdale. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Hartsdale via Princeton Jct., 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Princeton and Scarsdale is 123 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Scarsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Princeton to Scarsdale, including transfers.
Princeton to Scarsdale bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Scarsdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Scarsdale is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Scarsdale, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Hartsdale via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, White Plains Station, and White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- 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
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to White Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Scarsdale bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Scarsdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Scarsdale is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Princeton to Scarsdale.
There are 375+ hotels available in Scarsdale.


