What is the cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Waterbury and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterbury to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from W Main St @ Leavenworth St and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Hartford Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Waterbury and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Waterbury and Princeton Junction is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterbury to Princeton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Princeton Junction bus from?

Waterbury to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from W Main St @ Leavenworth St station.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Princeton Junction train from?

Waterbury to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.

Train or bus from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Waterbury to Princeton Junction bus arrive?

Waterbury to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station.

Where does the Waterbury to Princeton Junction train arrive?

Waterbury to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Waterbury to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterbury to Princeton Junction is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Waterbury to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 136+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterbury to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 37m
$32–78
Drive 136.4 mi
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1. Drive from Waterbury to Princeton Junctioncar 136.4 mi
2h 47m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus 928
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus
6h 26m
$47–116

Waterbury to Princeton Junction by train

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Distance: 138.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Waterbury to Princeton Jct. via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Princeton Jct. via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 6h 26m.

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