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How to get fromPrinceton to Highlandsby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Highlands by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to RahwaytrainNec
    2. Take the train from Rahway to Red BanktrainNjcl / ...
    2h 39m
    $42–83

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Highlandscar40.2 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusSuburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbusRoute 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
    4h 18m
    $64–91

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Highlandstaxi40.2 mi
    1h 1m
    $180–220

  5. Train, line 834 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to RahwaytrainNec
    2. Take the train from Rahway to Red Banktrain
    3. Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Atlantic St#bus834
    4h 14m
    $9–46

  6. Bus, line 815 bus, line 834 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus
    2. Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus815
    3. Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Washington Ave#bus834
    5h 16m
    $12–37

Princeton to Highlands by bus

Calendar68Weekly Buses
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Highlands via Princeton Jct., Rahway, and Red Bank in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 18m.

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