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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Princetonby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 37m
    $28–42

  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princetoncar car 37.3 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 27m
    $26–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 15m
    $42–65

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Princetonrideshare rideshare 37.3 mi
    52 min

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princetontaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    52 min
    $220–260

Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton by bus and foot

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct. hourly. Tickets cost $20–25 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 15m.

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