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How to get fromPaterson to Princeton Junctionby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    1h 45m
    $5–30

  2. Line 72 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
    2h 15m
    $15–33

  3. Drive 53.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Princeton Junctioncar car 53.3 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–14

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    3h 4m
    $29–73

Paterson to Princeton Junction by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Princeton Jct. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 3h 4m.

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