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How to get fromMontclair to Princetonby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Princeton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 14m
    $7–39

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 13m
    $38–69

  3. Drive 45.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Princetoncar car 45.8 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Princetontaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 1m
    $120–160

Montclair to Princeton by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 13m.

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