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How to get fromMontauk to Princetonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Princeton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    5h 11m
    $33–99

  2. Drive  160.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montauk to Princetoncar car 160.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yardsbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    5h 49m
    $51–74

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connectionbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    5h 30m
    $47–136

Montauk to Princeton by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Montauk to Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Village to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Hudson Yards and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 49m.

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