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How to get fromJersey City to Princeton Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Princeton University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 30m
    $5–28

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 12m
    $24–62

  3. Drive 45.7 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Princeton Universitycar car 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 45.7 mi
    56 min
    $120–160

Jersey City to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar296Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Princeton University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 12m.

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