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How to get fromPrinceton Junction Station to Jersey Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction Station to Jersey City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    1h 6m
    $2–19

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 32m
    $27–67

  3. Drive 45.6 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction Station to Jersey Citycar car 45.6 mi
    55 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton Junction Station to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    55 min
    $120–160

Princeton Junction Station to Jersey City by train

Calendar284Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction Station, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 32m.

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