What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Union Square is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Union Square is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Union Square?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Union Square station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at New York Penn Station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Princeton to Union Square?

The distance between Princeton and Union Square is 51 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Union Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Union Square?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Princeton to Union Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Union Square train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Union Square?

The best way to get from Princeton to Union Square is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $4 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $45 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Princeton to Union Square train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Union Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Union Square is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Princeton to Union Square.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3351+ hotels available in Union Square.

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

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

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 New York Penn StationNec
1h 42m
$5–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
1h 53m
$37–44
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Union Square51 mi
1h 5m
$10–14

Princeton to Union Square by train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

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 21m. Alternatively, 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.

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