There are 3 ways to get from Columbia University to Princeton 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 18m$9–37Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 23m$20–47Drive 55.3 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Princetoncar 55.3 mi
1h 13m$10–14
Columbia University to Princeton by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Princeton. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Columbia University and Princeton is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $9 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Columbia University to Princeton, including transfers.
Columbia University to Princeton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $9 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Princeton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
Columbia University to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Princeton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Columbia University to Princeton.
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