There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Monticello 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
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 30m$37–82Drive 105.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Monticellocar 105.6 mi
2h 35m$20–28Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Nytrain Mnbnp
5h 30m$37–95Train, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 45m$24–75
Princeton to Monticello by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Monticello is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Monticello is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Monticello ShortLine Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Middletown Ny via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Princeton and Monticello is 213 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Monticello without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Princeton to Monticello, including transfers.
Princeton to Monticello bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Monticello train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Monticello is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Monticello, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Monticello ShortLine Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Monticello ShortLine Terminal via Princeton Jct., Secaucus Lower Level, Middletown Ny, and Circleville Park and Ride in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Middletown Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
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
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Monticello ShortLine Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Monticello bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Monticello train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Monticello is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Princeton to Monticello.
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