What is the cheapest way to get from Plainview to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Plainview to Princeton is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plainview to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Plainview to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Plainview and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Plainview to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Plainview to Princeton?

The distance between Plainview and Princeton is 82 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

How do I travel from Plainview to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Plainview to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $14 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Plainview to Princeton?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Plainview to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainview to Princeton train from?

Plainview to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.

Where does the Plainview to Princeton train arrive?

Plainview to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Plainview to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainview to Princeton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Plainview to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 161+ hotels available in Princeton.

Plainview to Princeton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Plainview to Princeton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h
$15–51
Drive 76.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plainview to Princetoncar 76.4 mi
1h 54m
$14–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 47m
$28–61

Plainview to Princeton by bus and train

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Plainview, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd to Princeton via Hicksville Sta / Duffy, Hicksville, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h.

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