What is the cheapest way to get from East Orange to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from East Orange to Princeton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Orange to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from East Orange to Princeton is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between East Orange and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Orange to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between East Orange and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from East Orange station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from PARK AVENUE NEWARK station and arriving at Princeton via Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from East Orange to Princeton?

The distance between East Orange and Princeton is 44 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Orange to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from East Orange to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $45.

How long does it take to get from East Orange to Princeton?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from East Orange to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Orange to Princeton bus from?

East Orange to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave station.

Where do I catch the East Orange to Princeton train from?

East Orange to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from East Orange to Princeton?

The best way to get from East Orange to Princeton is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $65 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the East Orange to Princeton bus arrive?

East Orange to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the East Orange to Princeton train arrive?

East Orange to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.

Can I drive from East Orange to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Orange to Princeton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from East Orange to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 161+ hotels available in Princeton.

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There are 4 ways to get from East Orange to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 39m
$15–41
Drive 40.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Orange to Princetoncar 40.8 mi
55 min
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 18m
$25–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Orange to Princetontaxi 40.8 mi
55 min
$110–140

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between East Orange, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 56 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 18m.

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How to get fromEast Orange to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

There are 4 ways to get from East Orange to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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