There are 3 ways to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton by train, subway, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 22m$18–49Drive 59.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princetoncar 59.2 mi
1h 28m$11–16Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 33m$29–52
Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Terminal 8 (Station) and Princeton is 67 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton, including transfers.
Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Princeton.
There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton.
What companies run services between Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to get from JFK to New York City
Read the travel guide