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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Shelton is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Shelton is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via New York, Union Ave @ Union Station and Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Derby-Shelton via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Princeton to Shelton?

The distance between Princeton and Shelton is 144 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Shelton without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Princeton to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Shelton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Shelton train from?

Princeton to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Shelton?

The best way to get from Princeton to Shelton is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Princeton to Shelton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Shelton train arrive?

Princeton to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Shelton is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Princeton to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 271+ hotels available in Shelton.

Princeton to Shelton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 15 bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
4h 51m
$44–99
Drive 116.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Sheltoncar 116.7 mi
2h 28m
$22–31
Bus, train, line 15 bus
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 Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bridgeport Transportation Center to Center St. at Coram Ave.bus 15
5h 28m
$38–71
Train via New York
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 Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 53m
$30–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
5h 51m
$35–84

Princeton to Shelton by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 143.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Union Ave @ Union Station, Chapel St @ Church St, and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 5h 51m.

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