There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Short Hills by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Train via Newark Broad St
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Short Hillstrain Mneg / ...
1h 54m$13–38Train
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Short Hillstrain Mne / ...
2h 22m$5–31Drive 40.8 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Short Hillscar 40.8 mi
57 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton Junction to Short Hillstaxi 40.8 mi
57 min$230–290
Princeton Junction to Short Hills by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Short Hills is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Short Hills is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Short Hills via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Short Hills is 50 miles. The road distance is 41 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Short Hills without a car is to train via Newark Broad St which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Princeton Junction to Short Hills, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Short Hills is 41 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Princeton Junction to Short Hills.
There are 1123+ hotels available in Short Hills.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Short Hills, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Short Hills via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 1h 54m.
- 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
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from Newark Broad St to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $230–290
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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