There are 3 ways to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 46m$5–30Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2h 3m$17–40Drive 53 mi
- Drive from Princeton University to New York Penn Stationcar 53 mi
1h 6m$10–14
Princeton University to New York Penn Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.
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 Penn Station 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 46m.
The distance between Princeton University and New York Penn Station is 52 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station, including transfers.
Princeton University to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to New York Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to New York Penn Station is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and New York Penn Station, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 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
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton University to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton University to New York Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to New York Penn Station is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Princeton University to New York Penn Station.
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