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How to get fromUpper West Side to Princeton Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 6m
    $7–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus bus M11
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 1m
    $20–47

  3. Drive 54.7 mi

    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Princeton Universitycar car 54.7 mi
    1h 10m
    $10–15

Upper West Side to Princeton University by subway, train, and foot

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, 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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Princeton University via 9 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 1m.

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