There are 6 ways to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via New York • 4h 50m
Cheapest option
Train • 7h 15m
4 alternative options
Bus • 6h 33m
Bus via New York • 7h 29m
Drive • 2h 51m
Line 55 bus, fly, train • 6h 36m
Wesleyan University to Princeton by walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wesleyan University to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Main St @ MLK Dr and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Hartford and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Wesleyan University and Princeton is 155 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton without a car is to train via New York which takes 4h 50m and costs $55 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton, including transfers.
Wesleyan University to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hartford station.
The best way to get from Wesleyan University to Princeton is to train via New York which takes 4h 50m and costs $55 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $75 and takes 6h 33m.
Wesleyan University to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Palmer Square, Princeton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wesleyan University to Princeton is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Wesleyan University to Princeton.
- Distance: 154.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 50m
What companies run services between Wesleyan University, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Wesleyan University to Princeton via Meriden, New Haven, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wesleyan University to Princeton via Main St @ MLK Dr, Main St @ 750 Main St, Hartford, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartford to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $440
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $4 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $18 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $16 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $9 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $230
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $370
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $13 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $24 - $220
- Business Seat - Adult
- $26 - $240
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $45 - $170
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $85 - $330
- First Class - Adult
- $90 - $370
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $21
- Child Coach - short notice
- $12 - $23
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $14 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $17 - $29
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $27 - $85
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $10 - $75
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $18
- Child Coach - short notice
- $9 - $21
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $8 - $70
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $17 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $21 - $95
- 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
- $10 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $4 - $7
- Adult
- $10 - $16
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $45
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Hartford, CT to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- web.coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $20
- Schedules at
- web.coachusa.com
- Child 0-14, Senior 62+, Special Needs
- $8 - $10
- Adult
- $17 - $20
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Hartford to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $11 - $50
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Main St @ MLK Dr to Main St @ 750 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cttransit.com/
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com/
- Two-Hour Pass - Senior (65+) / Disabled
- $1
- Two-Hour Pass - Youth (Age 5-18)
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass Express - Senior (65+) / Disabled
- $1 - $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3 - $4
- Two-Hour Pass Express - Youth (Age 5-18)
- $4
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