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How to get fromPrinceton to East Orangeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 31m
    $14–40

  2. Drive  41.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to East Orangecar car 41.7 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springdale Ave At Roosevelt Avebus bus 34
    2h 23m
    $11–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to East Orangetaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    56 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clifton Ave At E 7Th Avebus bus 108
    2h 53m
    $26–62

Princeton to East Orange by train and tram

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and East Orange, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 1h. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Clifton Ave At E 7Th Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 53m.

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