There are 3 ways to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 43m$7–29Bus
- Take the bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to 6 Av/W 36 Stbus Qm4
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 36m$23–53Drive 56.9 mi
- Drive from Forest Hills to Princeton Junctioncar 56.9 mi
1h 22m$11–15
Forest Hills to Princeton Junction by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Forest Hills and Princeton Junction is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Forest Hills to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd station.
Forest Hills to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Princeton Junction, 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, you can take a bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to Princeton Jct. via 6 Av/W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 2h 36m.
- 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
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to 6 Av/W 36 St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
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More Questions & Answers
Forest Hills to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 36 St station.
Forest Hills to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Princeton Junction is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Forest Hills to Princeton Junction.
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