There are 3 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 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 24m$18–49Drive 60.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton Universitycar 60.2 mi
1h 27m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 17m$31–59
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 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 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Princeton University is 68 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University, including transfers.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $17 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, 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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More Questions & Answers
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University.
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