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

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Hackensack and Princeton Junction is 53 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hackensack to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $4 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Hackensack to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Princeton Junction train from?

Hackensack to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.

Train or bus from Hackensack to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $250 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Hackensack to Princeton Junction train arrive?

Hackensack to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Hackensack to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Princeton Junction is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Hackensack to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Hackensack to Princeton Junction - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 76 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelPasc
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.Nec
1h 37m
$5–29
Line 76 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Station76
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
2h 13m
$4–208
Drive 54.7 mi
1. Drive from Hackensack to Princeton Junction54.7 mi
1h 8m
$10–15
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 Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
2h 56m
$38–250

Hackensack to Princeton Junction by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Essex Street to Princeton Jct. via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 2h 56m.

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