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How to get fromPrinceton University to Empire State Buildingby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton University to Empire State Building by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationtrainNec
    1h 56m
    $5–30
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusSuburban Transit
    2h 5m
    $30–45
  3. Drive 53.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Empire State Buildingcar53.2 mi
    1h 6m
    $10–14

Princeton University to Empire State Building by foot and train

Calendar297Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, 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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