There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to New York by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 45m$6–34Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 50m$17–40Drive 49.4 mi
- Drive from Princeton University to New Yorkcar 49.4 mi
1h 10m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton University to New Yorktaxi 49.4 mi
1h 10m$160–200
Princeton University to New York by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to New York is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to New York is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to New York station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New York Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Princeton University and New York is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New York without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Princeton University to New York, including transfers.
Princeton University to New York bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New York is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and New York, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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 York bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to New York is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Princeton University to New York.
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