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

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There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Princeton University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    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 20m
    $9–45

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# 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 24m
    $26–66

  3. Drive  46.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Princeton Universitycar car 46.8 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 4m
    $130–160

Montclair to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Princeton University via Secaucus Upper Level, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Princeton University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 24m.

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