There are 4 ways to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton by train, 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 Allendale to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 34m$18–59Drive 62.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper Saddle River to Princetoncar 62.8 mi
1h 30m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Rt 17 & Lake St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 13m$33–69Bus via Garden State Pkwy - Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Garden State Pkwy - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Rockland Coaches
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 16m$31–64
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper Saddle River to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Rt 17 & Lake St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper Saddle River to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Allendale and arriving at Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Upper Saddle River and Princeton is 71 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $18 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton, including transfers.
Upper Saddle River to Princeton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Rt 17 & Lake St station.
Upper Saddle River to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Allendale station.
The best way to get from Upper Saddle River to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $18 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Upper Saddle River to Princeton via Allendale, Secaucus Upper Level, and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Upper Saddle River to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Rt 17 & Lake St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Allendale to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Rt 17 & Lake St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–22
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
Bus from Garden State Pkwy - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $8–17
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Upper Saddle River to Princeton bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Upper Saddle River to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper Saddle River to Princeton is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Upper Saddle River to Princeton.
There are 161+ hotels available in Princeton.