There are 5 ways to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswicktrain Nec
43 min$7–20Drive 16.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to New Brunswickcar 16.5 mi
23 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to New Brunswick Park and Ridebus Suburban Transit
45 min$4–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton University to New Brunswicktaxi 16.5 mi
23 min$65–80Bus via Albany St & Spring St
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
55 min$4–10
Princeton University to New Brunswick by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at New Brunswick Park and Ride. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New Brunswick via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Princeton University and New Brunswick is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $20.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick, including transfers.
Princeton University to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New Brunswick is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 17 min. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to New Brunswick Park and Ride hourly. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to New Brunswick Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–9
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–10
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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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Booking & Getting There
Princeton University to New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at New Brunswick Park and Ride station.
Princeton University to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to New Brunswick is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Princeton University to New Brunswick.
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