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How to get fromClifton to Princeton Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 4m
    $9–44

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 4m
    $25–63

  3. Drive  50 mi

    1. Drive from Clifton to Princeton Universitycar car 50 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 50 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

  5. Line 72 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 25m
    $27–54

Clifton to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–21 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Princeton University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 4m.

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