What is the cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Princeton. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Princeton via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Princeton?

The distance between Hackensack and Princeton is 56 miles. The road distance is 54.1 miles.

How do I travel from Hackensack to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $6 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Hackensack to Princeton?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Hackensack to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Princeton bus from?

Hackensack to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Hackensack to Princeton?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Princeton is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $6 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Hackensack to Princeton bus arrive?

Hackensack to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hackensack to Princeton train arrive?

Hackensack to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.

Can I drive from Hackensack to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Princeton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Hackensack to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 156+ hotels available in Princeton.

Hackensack to Princeton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hackensack to Princeton 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 58m
$7–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
3h 30m
$38–70
Drive 53.8 mi
1. Drive from Hackensack to Princeton53.8 mi
1h 8m
$10–15

Hackensack to Princeton by train

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Distance: 55.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Princeton, 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 State St At Banta Pl to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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