There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2h 5m$5–30Bus via W 42 St/9 Av
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2h 10m$36–48Drive 53.6 mi
- Drive from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal53.6 mi
1h 7m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2h 10m$30–45
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New York Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Princeton Station (NJ Transit) and Grand Central Terminal is 53 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $4 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus via W 42 St/9 Av, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Princeton Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Suburban Transit operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Princeton Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal.
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