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How to get fromNew York (State) to Princetonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New York (State) 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 1m
    $7–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 35m
    $20–43

  3. Drive 48 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Princetoncar car 48 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Princetontaxi taxi 48 mi
    1h 8m
    $160–200

New York (State) to Princeton by subway, foot, and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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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