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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Long Islandby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway 2 / ...
    1h 44m
    $6–23

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    1h 59m
    $22–47

  3. Drive  48.8 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Brooklyncar car 48.8 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton Junction to Brooklyntaxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 8m
    $220–270

Princeton Junction to Long Island by train and subway

Calendar308Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Long Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Queens Plaza via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 59m.

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