What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Carteret?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Carteret?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Carteret?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Carteret. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Princeton to Carteret?

The distance between Princeton and Carteret is 37 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Carteret without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Carteret without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $7 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Carteret?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Princeton to Carteret, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Carteret bus from?

Princeton to Carteret bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Carteret?

The best way to get from Princeton to Carteret is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $7 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Princeton to Carteret bus arrive?

Princeton to Carteret bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Carteret?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Carteret is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Princeton to Carteret.

Where can I stay near Carteret?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Carteret.

Princeton to Carteret - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Carteret by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Princeton Jct. to Rahwaytrain Nec
2h 7m
$8–37
Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Carteretcar 29.3 mi
43 min
$6–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the train from New Brunswick to Rahwaytrain Nec
2h 31m
$11–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Carterettaxi 29.3 mi
43 min
$100–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Ave At Pershing Avebus 116
2h 38m
$42–68

Princeton to Carteret by train and bus

186Weekly Services

2h 7mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Carteret, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Rahway hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Washington Ave At Pershing Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 38m.

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