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How to get fromJournal Square to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Journal Square to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.trainNec
    1h 46m
    $7–212

  2. Bus via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave

    1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    3h 1m
    $37–67

  3. Drive 45.6 mi

    1. Drive from Journal Square to Princetoncar45.6 mi
    56 min
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Journal Square to Princetontaxi45.6 mi
    56 min
    $180–220

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus125 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquarebusSuburban Transit
    3h 6m
    $37–67

Journal Square to Princeton by foot and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 1m.

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