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

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Princeton is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union City to Princeton is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Princeton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Princeton?

No, there is no direct train from Union City to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Secaucus Upper Level and arriving at Princeton via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Union City to Princeton?

The distance between Union City and Princeton is 46 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union City to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Union City to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Union City to Princeton bus from?

Union City to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

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

Union City to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.

Train or bus from Union City to Princeton?

The best way to get from Union City to Princeton is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Union City to Princeton bus arrive?

Union City to Princeton bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.

Where does the Union City to Princeton train arrive?

Union City to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.

Can I drive from Union City to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Princeton is 49 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Union City to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 154+ hotels available in Princeton.

Union City to Princeton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Princeton by train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
1h 25m
$5–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
1h 30m
$30–45
Drive 48.7 mi
1. Drive from Union City to Princetoncar 48.7 mi
59 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City to Princetontaxi 48.7 mi
59 min
$190–230
Bus via Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 46Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 154 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 43m
$37–66

Union City to Princeton by train

292Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Suburban Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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