There are 3 ways to get from Union City to Princeton University by train, ferry, 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 Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 30m$5–28Line 11 ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 54mDrive 49.7 mi
- Drive from Union City to Princeton Universitycar 49.7 mi
1h 1m$10–14
Union City to Princeton University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Princeton University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Union City to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Secaucus Upper Level and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Union City and Princeton University is 47 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $4 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Union City to Princeton University, including transfers.
Union City to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Union City to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Princeton University is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Union City to Princeton University.
There are 163+ hotels available in Princeton University.
What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Princeton University, 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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- 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
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
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