There are 3 ways to get from Old Tappan to Princeton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Westwood to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 28m$15–51Drive 64 mi
cheapest- Drive from Old Tappan to Princetoncar 64 mi
1h 23m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Station Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 177 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 18m$30–68
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Tappan to Princeton is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Old Tappan to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Tappan station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Station Plaza and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Tappan to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Westwood and arriving at Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Old Tappan and Princeton is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.
The best way to get from Old Tappan to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Old Tappan to Princeton, including transfers.
Old Tappan to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Station Plaza.
Old Tappan to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Westwood station.
The best way to get from Old Tappan to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Old Tappan, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Old Tappan to Princeton via Westwood, Secaucus Upper Level, and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Tappan to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Station Plaza and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
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- New Jersey Transit
Train from Westwood to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
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- New Jersey Transit
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- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Station Plaza to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–19
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Booking & Getting There
Old Tappan to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Old Tappan to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Tappan to Princeton is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Old Tappan to Princeton.
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