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How to get fromNewark Penn Station to Princeton Universityby train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 21m
    $14–34

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Universitycar car 40.3 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Universitytaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    56 min
    $110–140

Newark Penn Station to Princeton University by train and foot

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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