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How to get fromMontauk to Princeton Junctionby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    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
    4h 49m
    $30–88

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yardsbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    5h 17m
    $57–83

  3. Drive  161.4 mi

    1. Drive from Montauk to Princeton Junctioncar car 161.4 mi
    3h 44m
    $30–43

  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 8m
    $44–125

Montauk to Princeton Junction by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Montauk to Princeton Jct. via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Village to Princeton Jct. via Hudson Yards, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 5h 17m.

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