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How to get fromPrinceton University to Jersey Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to Jersey City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    1h 33m
    $5–28

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 41m
    $25–59

  3. Drive 45.6 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Jersey Citycar car 45.6 mi
    56 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton University to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    56 min
    $120–160

Princeton University to Jersey City by foot and train

Calendar284Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 41m.

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