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Trip Overview

The average bus between South Plainfield and Princeton takes 2h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Plainfield to Princeton. 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 47m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

South Plainfield to Princeton bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between South Plainfield and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Plainfield is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 25m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 55m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 45m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 55m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 45m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 55m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 45m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 55m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 45m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches2h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitRockland Coaches3h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Plainfield to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from South Plainfield to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 15m.

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