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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Hackensack is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Hackensack is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at State St At Salem St# via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Essex Street via Princeton Jct. and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Princeton to Hackensack?

The distance between Princeton and Hackensack is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Hackensack without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $6 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Princeton to Hackensack, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Hackensack bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princeton to Hackensack train from?

Princeton to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Hackensack?

The best way to get from Princeton to Hackensack is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $6 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Princeton to Hackensack bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Hackensack train arrive?

Princeton to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Hackensack?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Hackensack is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Princeton to Hackensack.

Where can I stay near Hackensack?

There are 3090+ hotels available in Hackensack.

Princeton to Hackensack - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Hackensack by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper LevelNec
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Essex StreetPasc
2h 30m
$7–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St#165
2h 41m
$41–66
Drive 55 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Hackensack55 mi
1h 8m
$10–15

Princeton to Hackensack by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Essex Street via Princeton Jct. and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to State St At Salem St# via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 41m.

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