There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Princeton University by train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Newark to Princeton University by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Newark to Princeton University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Princeton University is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Newark and Princeton University is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $4 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Newark to Princeton University, including transfers.
Newark to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Princeton University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Newark to Princeton University.
There are 158+ hotels available in Princeton University.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Newark Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-273-4420
- Website
- newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 973-673-5900
- Website
- jacobstaxiservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-344-5566
- Website
- goldlincolntaxinj.com
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