There are 5 ways to get from Toms River to Princeton Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 16m$16–64Drive 37.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Toms River to Princeton Junctioncar 37.5 mi
55 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Toms River to Princeton Junctiontaxi 37.5 mi
55 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 24m$33–88Bus, line 818 bus
- Take the bus from Hooper Ave 140'S Of Ocean County Complex to Us-9 At Fairway Lanebus 67
- Take the bus from Us-9 At Fairway Lane to George St At Albany Stbus 818
4h 5m$11–35
Toms River to Princeton Junction by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toms River to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Toms River to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Toms River to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Toms River Park & Ride and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Toms River and Princeton Junction is 167 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.
The best way to get from Toms River to Princeton Junction without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs $15 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Toms River to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Toms River to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Toms River Park & Ride station.
Toms River to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toms River to Princeton Junction is 38 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Toms River to Princeton Junction.
There are 133+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.
What companies run services between Toms River, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 3h 24m.
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Hooper Ave 140'S Of Ocean County Complex to Us-9 At Fairway Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–18
Bus from Us-9 At Fairway Lane to George St At Albany St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Toms River Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 732 244 1234
Ocean Taxi & Livery
- Phone
- +1 732 901 7700
Jersey Shore Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732 286 1333
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