There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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Manhattan to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Princeton University is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Manhattan and Princeton University is 52 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Manhattan to Princeton University, including transfers.
Manhattan to Princeton University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Princeton University is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Princeton University, 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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Princeton University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
Manhattan to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Princeton University is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Manhattan to Princeton University.
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