There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 57m$21–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 4m$5–30Drive 52.4 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationcar 52.4 mi
1h 7m$10–14
Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at E 42 St/Park Av via W 42 St/9 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New York Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Princeton and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 102 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station, including transfers.
Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Princeton to Grand Central–42nd Street Station.
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