There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Bay Head by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Rahwaytrain Nec
- Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain
4h 9m$9–52Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Bay Headcar 41.6 mi
1h$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
5h$32–84Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton to Bay Headtaxi 41.6 mi
1h$110–140Bus, line 815 bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus
- Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus 815
- Take the train from South Amboy to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain
5h 10m$11–44
Princeton to Bay Head by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Bay Head is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Bay Head is to drive which takes 1h and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Bay Head via Princeton Jct., Rahway and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Princeton and Bay Head is 76 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Bay Head without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $8 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Princeton to Bay Head, including transfers.
Princeton to Bay Head bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Bay Head train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Bay Head is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $8 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Bay Head via Princeton Jct., Rahway, and Long Branch in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Arnold Ave At Front St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lakewood Bus Terminal in around 5h.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Rahway to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from South Amboy to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- 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 Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–40
Bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Bay Head bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Bay Head train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Bay Head is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Princeton to Bay Head.
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