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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Princeton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Princeton?

The distance between Manhattan and Princeton is 100 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Princeton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $30 - $45.

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

The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Princeton bus from?

Manhattan to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Princeton?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Princeton is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $30 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Manhattan to Princeton bus arrive?

Manhattan to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.

Where does the Manhattan to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Princeton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Manhattan to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 141+ hotels available in Princeton.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
1h 30m
$30–45
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
1h 34m
$5–29
Drive 53.8 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Princeton53.8 mi
1h 8m
$10–15

Manhattan to Princeton by bus

96Weekly Buses

1h 30mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

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. Alternatively, 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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