There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
5h 16m$33–99Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Princeton Universitycar 161.5 mi
3h 46m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yardsbus Westbound
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
6h$51–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connectionbus
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
5h 34m$47–136
Montauk to Princeton University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Princeton University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Princeton University is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Montauk Village and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Montauk and Princeton University is 169 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Montauk to Princeton University, including transfers.
Montauk to Princeton University bus services, operated by Hampton Luxury Liner, depart from Montauk Village station.
Montauk to Princeton University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Princeton University is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Montauk to Princeton University via Jamaica, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk Village to Princeton University via Hudson Yards, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 6h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
- 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
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yards
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $34
- 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
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connection
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $27–35
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Booking & Getting There
Montauk to Princeton University bus services, operated by Hampton Luxury Liner, arrive at Hudson Yards station.
Montauk to Princeton University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Princeton University is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Montauk to Princeton University.
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