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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Princeton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    4h 24m
    $26–81

  2. Drive 134.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Princetoncar car 134.5 mi
    3h 4m
    $25–36

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Southampton to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus bus Montauk-Westbound / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    4h 47m
    $51–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southampton to Hudson Yardsbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    5h 5m
    $51–100

Southampton to Princeton by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Southampton, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Southampton to Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 47m.

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