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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Princeton Universityby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Empire State Building 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.trainNec
    1h 49m
    $5–29
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    1h 57m
    $30–45
  3. Drive 52.6 mi

    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Princeton Universitycar52.6 mi
    1h 6m
    $10–14

Empire State Building to Princeton University by foot and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Empire State Building, 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, Suburban Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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