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How to get fromPrinceton to Springfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Springfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane EWR - SGF
    8h 12m
    $156–617

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    28h 28m
    $206–328

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    40h 18m
    $743–1,263

  4. Drive  1,128 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Springfieldcar car 1,128 mi
    19h 5m
    $206–298

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PHL - SGF
    8h 48m
    $174–775

  6. Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ABE - SGF
    10h 56m
    $203–605

Princeton to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,105.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Springfield CU Transit Center via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, Trenton Transit Center, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 28m.

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