There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
36 min$11–25Drive 38.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junctioncar 38.2 mi
50 min$7–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Princeton Junction38.2 mi
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junctiontaxi 38.2 mi
50 min$220–270Train via Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 15m$26–34
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 36 min and costs $11 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Princeton Junction is 37 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs $11 - $25.
The train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station takes 36 min including transfers and departs twice a week.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction is 38 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Junction.
There are 136+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $11–25 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Princeton Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Princeton Junction. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.