What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Prince St 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 Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Princeton is 54 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Princeton without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $6 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Princeton train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Princeton is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Lower Manhattan to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 159+ hotels available in Princeton.

Lower Manhattan to Princeton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Princeton by train, bus, or car

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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 42m
$33–48
Drive 49.8 mi
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Princetoncar 49.8 mi
1h
$10–14

Lower Manhattan to Princeton by subway, foot, and train

297Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, 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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