What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Princeton is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Long Island to Princeton?

The distance between Long Island and Princeton is 54 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Princeton without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $6 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Princeton?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Long Island to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Princeton train from?

Long Island to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Princeton?

The best way to get from Long Island to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Long Island to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Princeton is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Long Island to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton.

Long Island to Princeton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Princeton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 7m
$7–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 43m
$33–48
Drive 48.3 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Princetoncar 48.3 mi
1h 8m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Princetontaxi 48.3 mi
1h 8m
$210–260

Long Island to Princeton by subway, foot, and train

297Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.1 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Princeton, 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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