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How to get fromMontclair to Princeton Universityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair to Princeton University by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 28 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 28
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 13m
    $16–40

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 19m
    $7–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 22m
    $25–83

  4. Drive 46.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Princeton Universitycar car 46.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $130–160

Montclair to Princeton University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Princeton University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Princeton University via Secaucus Upper Level, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 2h 19m.

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