There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Southampton by bus, train, or car
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Bus via New York
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Southamptonbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 35m$51–120Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Southamptoncar 135.6 mi
3h$25–36Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Jamaica to Southamptontrain Montauk Branch
5h 6m$26–85Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Southamptonbus Eastbound
5h 47m$48–97
Princeton to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Southampton is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Southampton via W 42 St/9 Av and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Southampton via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Princeton and Southampton is 193 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Southampton without a car is to bus via New York which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Princeton to Southampton, including transfers.
Princeton to Southampton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Southampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Southampton is to bus via New York which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $85 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Southampton, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Southampton via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Southampton via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 5h 6m.
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Southampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–23
- Peak
- $30–45
- 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
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to Southampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Hudson Yards to Southampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Southampton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Southampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Southampton is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Princeton to Southampton.
There are 226+ hotels available in Southampton.