What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Manhattan is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Manhattan 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 41m.

How far is it from Princeton to Manhattan?

The distance between Princeton and Manhattan is 101 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Manhattan?

The bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Manhattan bus from?

Princeton to Manhattan bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Manhattan train from?

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

Train or bus from Princeton to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Princeton to Manhattan is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $35 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Princeton to Manhattan bus arrive?

Princeton to Manhattan bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Manhattan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Manhattan is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Princeton to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 4007+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 40m
$17–40
- 9:00 PM – 10:40 PM
  bus 1h 40m • Direct
- 10:00 PM – 11:40 PM
  bus 1h 40m • Direct
- 6:00 AM – 7:40 AM
  bus 1h 40m • Direct
Train
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1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 41m
$6–34
Drive 54.2 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Manhattancar 54.2 mi
1h 11m
$9–13

Princeton to Manhattan by bus

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Distance: 100.8 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 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 $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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