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There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Princeton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 7m
    $5–25

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 1m
    $7–22

  3. Drive 33.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Princetoncar car 33.6 mi
    47 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Princetontaxi taxi 33.6 mi
    47 min
    $190–240

Elizabeth to Princeton by train

Calendar174Weekly Trains
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to Princeton Jct. hourly. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 46 min.

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