There are 4 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
2h 26m$16–48Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University60.4 mi
1h 25m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
3h 19m$42–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Princeton University60.4 mi
1h 25m
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Princeton via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 and Princeton University is 68 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University, including transfers.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 19m.
Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Princeton University.
What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, 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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Princeton University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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