There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Princeton to Princeton Jct.train Prin
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswicktrain Nec
48 min$11–25Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Rutgers Universitycar 17.3 mi
25 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 2m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton University to Rutgers Universitytaxi 17.3 mi
25 min$70–85
Princeton University to Rutgers University by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Albany St & Spring St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New Brunswick via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Princeton University and Rutgers University is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $11 - $25.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Princeton University to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University is to train which takes 48 min and costs $11 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Rutgers University via Princeton, Princeton Jct., and New Brunswick in around 48 min. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring St hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–11
Train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- 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
- $8–14
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
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
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Princeton University to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Princeton University to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Rutgers University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Princeton University to Rutgers University.
There are 274+ hotels available in Rutgers University.