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 12m$33–99Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Princeton Universitycar 161.5 mi
3h 46m$27–39Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
5h 58m$56–120Bus
- 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$51–74
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 $26 - $40 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Princeton University is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via E 42 St/3 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
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 12m.
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 12m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Montauk to Princeton University, including transfers.
Montauk to Princeton University bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk 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 12m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 58m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk to Princeton University via 3 Av & E 42 St, E 42 St/3 Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
- 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
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- 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
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
- +1 631-537-5800
- [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
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Booking & Getting There
Montauk to Princeton University bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3 Av & E 42 St 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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