There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain Bntn
3h 35m$16–51Drive 46.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Mountain Lakescar 46.2 mi
1h 3m$9–13Bus
- 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 Wayne Route 23 Transit Centerbus 324 / ...
3h 56m$27–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton to Mountain Lakestaxi 46.2 mi
1h 3m$130–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakestrain
3h 57m$14–42
Princeton to Mountain Lakes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Wayne Route 23 Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Mountain Lakes. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Mountain Lakes via Princeton Jct. and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Princeton and Mountain Lakes is 68 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $15 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes, including transfers.
Princeton to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Mountain Lakes is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $15 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $75 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Mountain Lakes via Princeton Jct., Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Mountain Lakes via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, and Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center [Rr] in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Newark Broad St to Mountain Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- 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 Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $4–10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Brothers Taxi
- Phone
- +1 609-695-0234
- Website
- brotherstaxi.com
Trenton Star Cab
- Phone
- +1 609-943-8250
- Website
- trentonstarcab.com
Yellow Cab Trenton
- Phone
- +1 609-396-8181
- Website
- yellowcabtrenton.com
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Mountain Lakes bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Mountain Lakes train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Mountain Lakes is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Princeton to Mountain Lakes.
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