There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Williamstown by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York to Williamstownbus Bz 0712
7h 25m$53–127Drive 211.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Williamstowncar 211.1 mi
4h 19m$39–56Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
8h$69–172Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstownbus New York
7h 25m$53–127
Princeton to Williamstown by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Williamstown is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Williamstown is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Williamstown. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Williamstown via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Williamstown station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Princeton and Williamstown is 266 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Williamstown without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Princeton to Williamstown, including transfers.
Princeton to Williamstown bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Williamstown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Williamstown is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Williamstown, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Williamstown via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Williamstown via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Pittsfield Amtrak Station, and Pittsfield in around 8h.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Williamstown bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Williamstown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Williamstown is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Princeton to Williamstown.
There are 89+ hotels available in Williamstown.







