There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridgetrain Mneg
3h 19m$17–53Drive 30.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Basking Ridgecar 30.2 mi
43 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Berkeley Heights, NJbus Nyc
4h 5m$55–97Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton to Basking Ridgetaxi 30.2 mi
43 min$120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6bus 126
- Take the train from Hoboken to Basking Ridgetrain
4h 10m$26–76
Princeton to Basking Ridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Basking Ridge. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Berkeley Heights, NJ via Dallas BBQ Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Basking Ridge. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Basking Ridge via Princeton Jct. and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Princeton and Basking Ridge is 69 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $16 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge, including transfers.
Princeton to Basking Ridge bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Basking Ridge train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Basking Ridge is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $16 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Basking Ridge, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Basking Ridge via Princeton Jct., Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Basking Ridge via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Dallas BBQ Times Square, Berkeley Heights, NJ, and Berkeley Heights in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from Newark Broad St to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Hoboken to Basking Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boxcar
Bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Boxcar
- Schedules at
- Boxcar New Jersey Bus Routes
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–22
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 to Basking Ridge bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Basking Ridge train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Basking Ridge is 30 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Princeton to Basking Ridge.
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