There are 3 ways to get from Central Park to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 22m$7–33Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 57m$20–43Drive 54 mi
- Drive from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Princeton Universitycar 54 mi
1h 8m$10–15
Central Park to Princeton University by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Princeton University is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Central Park to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Park to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Central Park and Princeton University is 55 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.
The best way to get from Central Park to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $6 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Central Park to Princeton University, including transfers.
Central Park to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Central Park to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Central Park to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $17–40
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More Questions & Answers
Central Park to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Central Park to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Princeton University is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Central Park to Princeton University.
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