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How to get fromNorth Plainfield to Princeton Junctionby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from North Plainfield to Princeton Junction by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Line 819 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E Front St to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 19m
    $4–21

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 47m
    $15–37

  3. Drive 29.1 mi

    1. Drive from North Plainfield to Princeton Junctioncar car 29.1 mi
    42 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from North Plainfield to Princeton Junctiontaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    42 min
    $110–140

North Plainfield to Princeton Junction by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Plainfield to Princeton Jct. via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 47m.

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