There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Rockaway by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Train via Newark
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne / ...
3h 56m$29–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Dovertrain Mne
4h 20m$8–46Drive 49.5 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Rockawaycar 49.5 mi
1h 12m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton Junction to Rockawaytaxi 49.5 mi
1h 12m$130–170
Princeton Junction to Rockaway by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Rockaway is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Rockaway is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Dover via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Rockaway is 76 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Rockaway without a car is to train via Newark which takes 3h 56m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Princeton Junction to Rockaway, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Rockaway train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Rockaway train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Rockaway is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Princeton Junction to Rockaway.
There are 21+ hotels available in Rockaway.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Rockaway, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to W Main St At Wall St via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, Newark Broad St, Dover, and E Blackwell St At Bergen St in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
Train from Newark Broad St to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Brothers Taxi
- Phone
- +1 609-695-0234
- Website
- brotherstaxi.com
Trenton Star Cab
- Phone
- +1 609-943-8250
- Website
- trentonstarcab.com
Yellow Cab Trenton
- Phone
- +1 609-396-8181
- Website
- yellowcabtrenton.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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