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How to get fromUnion City to Princeton Junctionby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Union City to Princeton Junction by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 4m
    $14–29

  2. Drive 49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union City to Princeton Junctioncar car 49.6 mi
    59 min
    $10–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 21m
    $20–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Princeton Junctiontaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    59 min
    $170–210

Union City to Princeton Junction by train

Calendar346Weekly Trains
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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