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How to get fromPrinceton to New Jerseyby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 18m
    $15–34

  2. Drive 39.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Newarkcar car 39.2 mi
    56 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 42m
    $12–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Newarktaxi taxi 39.2 mi
    56 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvdbus bus 108
    2h 44m
    $25–62

Princeton to New Jersey by train

Calendar297Weekly Trains
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and New Jersey, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 59 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Park Place At Raymond Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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