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 Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

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 45m and costs $4 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m 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 45m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $260 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 Frank R Lautenberg 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 116+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Princeton Junction 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 Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelMnbn / ...
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.Nec
1h 45m
$5–30
Line 72 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Station72
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
2h 15m
$5–208
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Princeton Junction53.3 mi
1h 7m
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring StSuburban Transit
3h 1m
$39–252

Paterson to Princeton Junction by train

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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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 Frank R Lautenberg 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 1m.

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