There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 18m$15–35Drive 40.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Stationcar 40.5 mi
56 min$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus 108
2h 44m$25–77Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Stationtaxi 40.5 mi
56 min$110–140
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Princeton Station (NJ Transit) and Newark Penn Station is 41 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station, including transfers.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $80 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Princeton Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 59 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
- 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
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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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More Questions & Answers
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station is 41 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Newark Penn Station.
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