What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Carteret?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Carteret?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Carteret?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Carteret. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Carteret?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Carteret. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Woodbridge via Princeton Jct. and Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Princeton to Carteret?

The distance between Princeton and Carteret is 37 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Carteret without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Carteret without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $7 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Carteret?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Princeton to Carteret, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Carteret bus from?

Princeton to Carteret bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Carteret train from?

Princeton to Carteret train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Carteret?

The best way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $7 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $65 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Princeton to Carteret bus arrive?

Princeton to Carteret bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Carteret train arrive?

Princeton to Carteret train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Carteret?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Carteret is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Princeton to Carteret.

Where can I stay near Carteret?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Carteret.

Princeton to Carteret - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Carteret by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Rahwaytrain Nec
2h 13m
$8–37
Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Carteretcar 29.3 mi
44 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Avebus 116
2h 38m
$26–64
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Carterettaxi 29.3 mi
44 min
$170–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Rahwaytrain Nec
2h 38m
$10–34

Princeton to Carteret by train and bus

154Weekly Services

2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.1 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Carteret, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Rahway hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 38m.

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