There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 56m$27–60Train via New York
cheapest- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 18m$10–572Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 36m$26–58Drive 85.5 mi
- Drive from Stamford to Princeton Junctioncar 85.5 mi
1h 47m$16–23Train via New York #2
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 8m$16–46
Stamford to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stamford Amtrak Station station and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Stamford and Princeton Junction is 85 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $27 - $60.
The train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
Stamford to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Stamford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 3h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Stamford to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stamford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Princeton Junction is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Stamford to Princeton Junction.
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