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How to get fromPrinceton to Rutgers University Newarkby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Rutgers University Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 32m
    $16–39

  2. Drive 39.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Rutgers University Newarkcar car 39.9 mi
    57 min
    $8–11

  3. 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 Central Ave At Washington Stbus bus 108
    2h 50m
    $25–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Rutgers University Newarktaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    57 min
    $110–140

Princeton to Rutgers University Newark by train, bus, and foot

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Rutgers University Newark, NJ, 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 Rutgers University Newark via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Central Ave At Washington St in around 2h 50m.

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