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How to get fromNewark to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) 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 16m
    $15–34

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)car car 40.3 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)taxi taxi 40.3 mi
    56 min
    $110–140

Newark to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) by train

Calendar297Weekly Trains
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Princeton Station (NJ Transit), 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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