There are 4 ways to get from West New York 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
1h 39m$5–29Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
1h 40m$17–40Drive 50.6 mi
- Drive from West New York to Princeton Universitycar 50.6 mi
1h 2m$10–14Bus via Bergenline Ave At 60Th St
- Take the bus from Bergenline Ave At 60Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 159 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 50m$24–60
West New York to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West New York to Princeton University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from West New York to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from West New York 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 39m.
The distance between West New York and Princeton University is 52 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.
The best way to get from West New York to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from West New York to Princeton University, including transfers.
West New York to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
West New York to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from West New York to Princeton University is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between West New York, NJ, 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, 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 13m
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Bergenline Ave At 60Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
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More Questions & Answers
West New York to Princeton University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
West New York to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between West New York to Princeton University is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from West New York to Princeton University.
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