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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Princeton Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Paterson to Princeton Junction?

The distance between Paterson and Princeton Junction is 56 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $4 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Princeton Junction train from?

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

Train or bus from Paterson to Princeton Junction?

The best way to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Paterson to Princeton Junction train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paterson to Princeton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Princeton Junction is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Paterson to Princeton Junction.

Where can I stay near Princeton Junction?

There are 212+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

Paterson to Princeton Junction - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction by train, bus, or car

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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
1h 44m
$5–30
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 Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 1m
$41–72
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Princeton Junctioncar 53.3 mi
1h 7m
$10–14

Paterson to Princeton Junction by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.6 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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 44m. 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 1m.

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