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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Long Island to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Long Island and Princeton Junction is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Long Island to Princeton Junction train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Princeton Junction is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Long Island to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Long Island to Princeton Junction - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction by train, subway, 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
1h 45m
$5–24
Subway, bus, train
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway M / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus
3. Take the train from New Brunswick to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 13m
$34–46
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Princeton Junctioncar 49.3 mi
1h 8m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Princeton Junctiontaxi 49.3 mi
1h 8m
$220–270

Long Island to Princeton Junction by subway, foot, and train

334Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Long Island to Princeton Junction.

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

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