There are 5 ways to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University by bus, train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Line 79 bus, train
best- Take the bus from US-46 at VAIL RD to Newark Penn Stationbus 29 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 20m$17–44Drive 45.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton Universitycar 45.4 mi
1h 5m$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 198 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 32m$26–69Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton Universitytaxi 45.4 mi
1h 5m$120–160Train
- Take the train from Mountain Lakes to Newark Broad Sttrain Bntn
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 48m$19–58
Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from US-46 at VAIL RD and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Mountain Lakes and arriving at Princeton via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Parsippany–Troy Hills and Princeton University is 60 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.
The best way to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University without a car is to line 79 bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs $16 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University, including transfers.
Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station.
Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Lakes station.
The best way to get from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $25 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $60 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Parsippany–Troy Hills, NJ, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from US-46 at VAIL RD to Princeton University via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mountain Lakes to Princeton University via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from Mountain Lakes to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from US-46 at VAIL RD to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Parsippany–Troy Hills to Princeton University.
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