There are 3 ways to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 5m$9–37Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 9m$20–47Drive 54.7 mi
- Drive from Upper West Side to Princeton Universitycar 54.7 mi
1h 10m$10–14
Upper West Side to Princeton University by subway, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Upper West Side and Princeton University is 55 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $9 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University, including transfers.
Upper West Side to Princeton University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 84 St station.
Upper West Side to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $9 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
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 $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Princeton University via 9 Av/W 34 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 9 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Upper West Side to Princeton University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
Upper West Side to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Princeton University is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Upper West Side to Princeton University.
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