What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Long Island is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Long Island is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Roosevelt Island via Princeton Jct. and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Princeton to Long Island?

The distance between Princeton and Long Island is 105 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Long Island?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Princeton to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Long Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Long Island?

The best way to get from Princeton to Long Island is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Princeton to Long Island train arrive?

Princeton to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Long Island is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Princeton to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 109+ hotels available in Long Island.

Princeton to Long Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Long Island by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 55m
$37–44
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 3m
$8–33
Drive 47.9 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Brooklyncar 47.9 mi
1h 7m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princeton to Brooklyntaxi 47.9 mi
1h 7m
$210–260

Princeton to Long Island by bus and subway

108Weekly Services

1h 55mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

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. Alternatively, 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 20m.

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