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How to get fromNew York to Princeton Junctionby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 13m
    $15–35

  2. Drive 48.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Princeton Junctioncar car 48.9 mi
    1h 7m
    $9–13

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 21m
    $20–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Princeton Junctiontaxi taxi 48.9 mi
    1h 7m
    $160–200

New York to Princeton Junction by train

Calendar364Weekly Trains
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Princeton Junction, 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. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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