There are 4 ways to get from Westchester County to Princeton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 6m$20–54Drive 83.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westchester County to Princetoncar 83.3 mi
1h 49m$16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 42m$31–65Bus
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 13m$24–50
Westchester County to Princeton by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Westchester County to Princeton is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Westchester County to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Westchester County to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Bedford Rd @ Broadway and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via White Plains Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Westchester County to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Chappaqua and arriving at Princeton via Grand Central-42 St, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Westchester County and Princeton is 85 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Westchester County to Princeton, including transfers.
Westchester County to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from White Plains Bus Station.
Westchester County to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Chappaqua station.
The best way to get from Westchester County to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $20 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Westchester County, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Chappaqua to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bedford Rd @ Broadway to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane F, White Plains Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Chappaqua to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Westchester County to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Westchester County to Princeton train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westchester County to Princeton is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Westchester County to Princeton.
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