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How to get fromPrinceton University to Trentonby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton University to Trenton by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    41 min
    $6–16

  2. Line 606 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus 606
    49 min
    $2–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton University to Trentontaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    16 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Trentoncar car 11.6 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 606 bus via Trenton High School

    1. Take the bus from US-206 at LIBRARY PL to Trenton High Schoolbus bus 606
    57 min
    $2–8

Princeton University to Trenton by foot and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Trenton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Trenton Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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