What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Franklin Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Franklin Av / Hempstead via 178 St / Hillside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Franklin Square?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Stewart Manor via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Princeton to Franklin Square?

The distance between Princeton and Franklin Square is 70 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Franklin Square without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square without a car is to train via Jamaica which takes 2h 51m and costs $10 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Franklin Square?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Princeton to Franklin Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Franklin Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Franklin Square train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Franklin Square?

The best way to get from Princeton to Franklin Square is to train via Jamaica which takes 2h 51m and costs $10 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Princeton to Franklin Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Franklin Square train arrive?

Princeton to Franklin Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Franklin Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Franklin Square is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Princeton to Franklin Square.

Where can I stay near Franklin Square?

There are 467+ hotels available in Franklin Square.

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Franklin Square by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train via Jamaica
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 51m
$11–44
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 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
3h 26m
$24–43
Drive 64.5 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Franklin Squarecar 64.5 mi
1h 34m
$12–17
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 Stsubway F / ...
3. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Franklin Av / Hempsteadbus n6 / ...
3h 23m
$11–36
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Lynbrooktrain Long Beach Branch / ...
3h 30m
$15–47

Princeton to Franklin Square by train

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Distance: 69.3 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Franklin Square, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Franklin Av / Hempstead via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Jamaica-179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 3h 26m.

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