There are 3 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University 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 5m$7–36Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 59m$20–46Drive 56.7 mi
- Drive from Jackson Heights to Princeton Universitycar 56.7 mi
1h 20m$11–15
Jackson Heights to Princeton University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Princeton University is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University, including transfers.
Jackson Heights to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jackson Heights to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $7 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Princeton University, 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, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- 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
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- 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
Jackson Heights to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Jackson Heights to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Princeton University is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Jackson Heights to Princeton University.
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