What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Long Island City (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Long Island City (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Long Island City (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 1h 54m.

How far is it from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

The distance between Princeton and Long Island City (Station) is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Long Island City (Station) bus from?

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Long Island City (Station) train from?

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

The best way to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Princeton to Long Island City (Station) bus arrive?

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Long Island City (Station) train arrive?

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Long Island City (Station) is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Princeton to Long Island City (Station).

Where can I stay near Long Island City (Station)?

There are 3846+ hotels available in Long Island City (Station).

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Long Island City (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 54m
$5–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2h 2m
$17–40
Drive 49.1 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)car 49.1 mi
1h 11m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Long Island City (Station)taxi 49.1 mi
1h 11m
$160–200

Princeton to Long Island City (Station) by train and foot

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Long Island City (Station), 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, 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.

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