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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Princeton is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Princeton is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Paterson to Princeton?

The distance between Paterson and Princeton is 59 miles. The road distance is 52.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $6 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Paterson to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Princeton bus from?

Paterson to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Princeton train from?

Paterson to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.

Train or bus from Paterson to Princeton?

The best way to get from Paterson to Princeton is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $6 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Paterson to Princeton bus arrive?

Paterson to Princeton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Paterson to Princeton train arrive?

Paterson to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Princeton is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Paterson to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton.

Paterson to Princeton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Princeton 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
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 7m
$7–39
Line 72 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 38m
$16–42
Drive 52.4 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Princetoncar 52.4 mi
1h 8m
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 35m
$26–67

Paterson to Princeton by train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 35m.

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