There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 37m$28–42Drive 38.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)car 38.4 mi
52 min$7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 27m$42–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)38.4 mi
52 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)taxi 38.4 mi
52 min$220–270
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit). However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit). However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Princeton via Newark Airport Railroad Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Princeton Station (NJ Transit) is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit), including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Princeton Station (NJ Transit), 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 Princeton Station (NJ Transit) via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 27m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, arrive at W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Princeton Station (NJ Transit).
There are 148+ hotels available in Princeton Station (NJ Transit).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Princeton Station (NJ Transit). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.