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How to get fromNew York, NY to Princetonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Princeton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 10m
    $7–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 48m
    $20–43

  3. Drive 48.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York, NY to Princetoncar car 48.4 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Princetontaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 9m
    $180–230

New York, NY to Princeton by foot, subway, and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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