There are 3 ways to get from Union Square to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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Union Square to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Princeton University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Union Square to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Square to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Square station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Union Square and Princeton University is 52 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Union Square to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Union Square to Princeton University, including transfers.
Union Square to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Union Square to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union Square to Princeton University is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Princeton University, 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 14m. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Union Square to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Union Square to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Square to Princeton University is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Union Square to Princeton University.
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