There are 3 ways to get from Harlem 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 6m$9–37Bus
- Take the bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus M7
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 24m$20–47Drive 56 mi
- Drive from Harlem to Princetoncar 56 mi
1h 14m$11–15
Harlem to Princeton by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Princeton is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Harlem to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlem to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlem to Princeton. However, there are services departing from 125 St and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Harlem and Princeton is 57 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harlem to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Harlem to Princeton, including transfers.
Harlem to Princeton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St station.
Harlem to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Harlem to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $9 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Harlem, 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 bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via 7 Av/W 41 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 24m.
- 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 Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Harlem to Princeton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 41 St station.
Harlem to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to Princeton is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Harlem to Princeton.
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