There are 3 ways to get from Merrick to Princeton University by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 42m$13–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 35m$26–57Drive 70.8 mi
- Drive from Merrick to Princeton Universitycar 70.8 mi
1h 41m$13–19
Merrick to Princeton University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Princeton University is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Princeton University is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Princeton via New York Penn Station and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Merrick and Princeton University is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $12 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Merrick to Princeton University, including transfers.
Merrick to Princeton University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Princeton University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Princeton University is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Merrick to Princeton University.
There are 159+ hotels available in Princeton University.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to Princeton University via New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.