There are 4 ways to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton to Princeton Jct.train Prin
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswicktrain Nec
51 min$8–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 6m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswicktaxi 17.6 mi
26 min$70–85Drive 17.6 mi
- Drive from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswickcar 17.6 mi
26 min$4–5
Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to taxi which takes 26 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–New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New Brunswick via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Princeton University and Rutgers University–New Brunswick is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $20.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including transfers.
Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to train which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick via Princeton, Princeton Jct., and New Brunswick in around 51 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
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Princeton Jct. to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
- $5–11
- 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
- 26 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
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Albany St & Spring St station.
Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Princeton University to Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
There are 260+ hotels available in Rutgers University–New Brunswick.