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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Long Branch by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Rahwaytrain Nec
2. Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain Njcl
2h 14m
$5–31
Drive 36.8 mi
1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Long Branchcar 36.8 mi
47 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princeton Junction to Long Branchtaxi 36.8 mi
47 min
$100–130

Princeton Junction to Long Branch by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 14mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Long Branch via Rahway in around 2h 14m.

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Long Branch(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Long Branch is a beachside city in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 31,667, an increase of 948 (+3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 30,719, which in turn reflected a decline of 621 (−2.0%) from the 31,340 counted in the 2000 census. As of the 2020 census, it was the 6th-most-populous municipality in Monmouth County and had the 74th-highest population of any municipality in New Jersey.

Things to do in Long Branch

Ocean Grove(Opens in a new window)

Ocean Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Neptune Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It had a population of 3,342 at the 2010 United States Census. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean's Jersey Shore, between Asbury Park to the north and Bradley Beach to the south. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ocean Grove is noted for its abundant examples of Victorian architecture.

Monmouth Park Racetrack(Opens in a new window)

Monmouth Park Racetrack is an American race track for thoroughbred horse racing in Oceanport, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and is operated under a five-year lease as a partnership with Darby Development, LLC.

Monmouth University(Opens in a new window)

Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.

Count Basie Theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Count Basie Theatre is a landmarked theatre in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It opened as the Carlton Theater in 1926 and was renamed in 1984 to honor jazz great and Red Bank native William “Count” Basie. It was designed by William E. Lehman (architect) and has seating capacity for 1,543 patrons.

Places to stay in Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Wave Resort(Opens in a new window)

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Ocean Place Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch - Eatontown by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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