What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton Junction and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

The distance between Princeton Junction and Long Island City is 52 miles. The road distance is 55.6 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton Junction to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $5 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Long Island City bus from?

Princeton Junction to Long Island City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Princeton Junction to Long Island City train from?

Princeton Junction to Long Island City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $5 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Long Island City bus arrive?

Princeton Junction to Long Island City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton Junction to Long Island City train arrive?

Princeton Junction to Long Island City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton Junction to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Long Island City is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Princeton Junction to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3575+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Princeton Junction to Long Island City - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Long Island City by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 44m
$6–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 55m
$23–48
Drive 55.3 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Long Island Citycar 55.3 mi
1h 9m
$11–15

Princeton Junction to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 55 min.

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