What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Princeton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Princeton is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $27 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Newark to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Newark to Princeton?

The distance between Newark and Princeton is 83 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs $27 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Princeton?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Newark to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Princeton train from?

Newark to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.

Where does the Newark to Princeton train arrive?

Newark to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Princeton is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Newark to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 161+ hotels available in Princeton.

Newark to Princeton - 3 ways to travel via train, line 033 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
1h 34m
$27–61
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Princetoncar 87.8 mi
1h 39m
$16–24
Line 033 bus, train, line 606 bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 033
2. Take the train from Wilmington to Trentontrain
3. Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave to Nassau St At S Tulane Stbus 606
3h 33m
$22–51

Newark to Princeton by train (Amtrak)

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1h 34mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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