There are 5 ways to get from Manahawkin to Princeton by bus, train, or car
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Line 559 bus, bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Toms River Park & Ridebus 559
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
4h 36m$20–85Drive 54.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manahawkin to Princetoncar 54.4 mi
1h 16m$10–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 559
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 52m$20–75Line 559 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Toms River Park & Ridebus 559
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus
4h 55m$33–95Bus, line 139 bus
- Take the bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 559
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Fairway Lanebus 139 / ...
5h 40m$13–44
Manahawkin to Princeton by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manahawkin to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manahawkin to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Manahawkin to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Manahawkin and Princeton is 190 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manahawkin to Princeton without a car is to line 559 bus and bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $20 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Manahawkin to Princeton, including transfers.
Manahawkin to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# station.
Manahawkin to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manahawkin to Princeton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Manahawkin to Princeton.
There are 160+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Manahawkin, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 55m.
- 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
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–17
Bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Rt-9 At Beach Ave# to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $4–14
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Fairway Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
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