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There are 8 ways to get from West Albany to Princeton by bus, train, car or plane

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Bus  •  5h 25m

  1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown Schenectady
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton 100-From PABT

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Bus via Madison Ave & Green Street  •  6h 18m

  1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal Greyhound US0201 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton 100-From PABT

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Train  •  5h 27m

  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. Nec / ...

Train, bus  •  6h 41m

  1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Palmer Square, Princeton 100-From PABT

Drive  •  3h 24m

  1. Drive from West Albany to Princeton 190 miles

Fly to Newark, train  •  3h 55m

  1. Fly from Albany (ALB) to Newark (EWR) ALB - EWR
  2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.

Fly to New York La Guardia, train  •  4h 56m

  1. Fly from Albany (ALB) to New York La Guardia (LGA) ALB - LGA
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.

Fly to Philadelphia, train, line 606 bus  •  5h 58m

  1. Fly from Albany (ALB) to Philadelphia (PHL) ALB - PHL
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
  3. Take the line 606 bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St

West Albany to Princeton by bus and walk

52 Weekly Services
5h 25m Average Duration
$29 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from West Albany to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.

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The fastest way to get from West Albany to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

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No, there is no direct bus from West Albany to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Albany, NY and arriving at Palmer Square, Princeton via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

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The distance between West Albany and Princeton is 206 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.

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The best way to get from West Albany to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $29 - $50.

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It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from West Albany to Princeton, including transfers.

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West Albany to Princeton bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.

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The best way to get from West Albany to Princeton is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 5h 27m.

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West Albany to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Palmer Square, Princeton station.

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Yes, the driving distance between West Albany to Princeton is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from West Albany to Princeton.

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  • Distance: 205.9 miles
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from West Albany to Princeton via New York, NY - Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Albany to Princeton via Rensselaer Rail Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 27m.

Airlines
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Albany to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $750
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Albany to Newark
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $450
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Albany to New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $430
Train operators
Amtrak

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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$6 - $90
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$6 - $29
Child Coach - short notice
$19 - $29
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$16 - $55
Child Business Class - short notice
$18 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$23 - $40
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $110
Business Seat - short notice
$40 - $95
Coach Seat - short notice
$18 - $90
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 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$12 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$11 - $25
Business Seat - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice
$6 - $65
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
2h 41m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$26 - $90
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$30 - $90
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$30 - $70
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$26 - $40
NJ Transit
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
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
Ave. Duration
49 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$18 - $22
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$12 - $15
Adult Airport
$18 - $22
Amtrak Northeast Regional

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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
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 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$14 - $200
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$14 - $200
Business Class Seat
$50 - $150
Amtrak Acela

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 Acela
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$19 - $340
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$9 - $110
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$18 - $190
Business Seat - Adult
$19 - $210
First Class - Child 2-12
$30 - $130
First Class - Senior Citizens
$65 - $280
First Class - Adult
$65 - $340
Bus operators
Fox Bus
Website
gotobus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$21 - $26
Schedules at
gotobus.com
Capital Bus Tour
Email
foxbus88@gmail.com
Website
capitalbustour.com
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtown, 886 6th Ave
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$27
Book at
https://www.gotobus.com/capital-bus-tours/bus-routes/
Website
http://www.capitalbustour.com
Suburban Transit
Phone
+1 (732) 249-1100
Email
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
Greyhound USA

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.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$16 - $55
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Trailways
Phone
+1 800-858-8555
Website
trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$35 - $75
Website
https://trailways.com
Schedules at
https://trailways.com/schedules/
Flexible
$35 - $50
Saver
$40 - $75
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane St
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $6
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$1 - $6

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