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How to get fromCarteret to Princetonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carteret to Princeton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 116 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Reading Ave At Henry St to Main St At Pearl Stbus bus 116 / ...
    2. Take the train from Woodbridge to Rahwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Rahway to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    4. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Princetontrain train
    2h 12m
    $7–37

  2. Drive 29.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carteret to Princetoncar car 29.7 mi
    43 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave At High St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 116
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 4m
    $26–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carteret to Princetontaxi taxi 29.7 mi
    43 min
    $170–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rahway to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 7m
    $9–34

Carteret to Princeton by bus and train

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Carteret, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Ave At High St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 4m.

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