There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Newark by train (Amtrak), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 18m$14–33Drive 39.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Newarkcar 39.2 mi
57 min$8–11Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 42m$11–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Princeton to Newarktaxi 39.2 mi
57 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
2h 42m$25–61
Princeton to Newark by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Newark is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Newark is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Newark. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Princeton and Newark is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Newark without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Princeton to Newark, including transfers.
Princeton to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Newark is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 59 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $17–40
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Yellow Cab Trenton
- Phone
- +1 609-396-8181
- Website
- yellowcabtrenton.com
Trenton Star Cab
- Phone
- +1 609-943-8250
- Website
- trentonstarcab.com
Brothers Taxi
- Phone
- +1 609-695-0234
- Website
- brotherstaxi.com
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Newark bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Newark is 39 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Princeton to Newark.
There are 2998+ hotels available in Newark.