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How to get fromMets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junctionby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 46m
    $7–29

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mets-Willets Point to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Brunswick to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 23m
    $25–54

  3. Drive 58.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junctioncar car 58.9 mi
    1h 25m
    $11–16

Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction by foot and train

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Princeton Junction, 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.

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