There are 3 ways to get from The Bronx to Princeton University by subway, train, bus, or car
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Line 2 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 36m$9–37Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 43 Stbus BxM11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 49m$23–55Drive 62.5 mi
- Drive from The Bronx to Princeton Universitycar 62.5 mi
1h 18m$11–16
The Bronx to Princeton University by subway, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Princeton University is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from The Bronx to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via E 42 St/Madison Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from The Bronx to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between The Bronx and Princeton University is 63 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Princeton University without a car is to line 2 subway and train which takes 2h 36m and costs $9 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from The Bronx to Princeton University, including transfers.
The Bronx to Princeton University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
The Bronx to Princeton University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
The Bronx to Princeton University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 43 St station.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to Princeton University via 5 Av/W 43 St, E 42 St/Madison Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
The Bronx to Princeton University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Princeton University is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from The Bronx to Princeton University.
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