What is the cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

The fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between East Rutherford and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

The distance between East Rutherford and Princeton Junction is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $4 - $29.

How long does it take to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Rutherford to Princeton Junction train from?

East Rutherford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.

Train or bus from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $4 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the East Rutherford to Princeton Junction train arrive?

East Rutherford to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.

Can I drive from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between East Rutherford to Princeton Junction is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 146+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

East Rutherford to Princeton Junction - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.Nec
1h 31m
$5–28
Line 76 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hackensack St 340'S Of Paterson Ave to Newark Penn Station76
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
1h 52m
$4–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminal160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
2h 13m
$37–246
Drive 51.4 mi
1. Drive from East Rutherford to Princeton Junction51.4 mi
1h 1m
$10–14

East Rutherford to Princeton Junction by train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 2h 13m.

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