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Princeton to Rutgers University Newark buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Princeton and Rutgers University Newark takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Princeton to Rutgers University Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 49m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
$48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Ave At Washington Stbus bus 108
2h 50m
$26–63

Princeton to Rutgers University Newark bus times

Buses run hourly between Princeton and Rutgers University Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rutgers University Newark at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 54m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 43m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 31m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 43m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 31m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 43m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit2h 31m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesNJ Transit3h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Princeton to Rutgers University Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Rutgers University Newark via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Central Ave At Washington St in around 2h 50m.

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