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

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There are 4 ways to get from Montauk to Princeton University 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 16m
    $33–99

  2. Drive  161.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montauk to Princeton Universitycar car 161.5 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
    6h
    $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 34m
    $47–136

Montauk to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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.

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