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How do I get from Washington DC to Princeton NJ?
The distance between Washington DC and Princeton Junction is approximately 161 miles, or 260 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it’s still possible to make a round trip in a single day.
Is there a train in Princeton NJ?
Princeton is the northern terminus of the Princeton Branch commuter rail service operated by NJ Transit (NJT), and is located on the Princeton University campus in Princeton, New Jersey. Now running 2.7 mi (4.3 km) along a single track, it is the shortest scheduled commuter rail line in the United States.
How do I get to Princeton?
Train: Take the AirTrain to the Jamaica Station (red line) then pick up the LIRR line (Long Island Railroad) (gray line) to Manhattan (Penn Station), from Penn Station you take New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor Line to Princeton. (Your destination station should be Princeton, rather than Princeton Junction.)
Is the Princeton Dinky still running?
Also known as the Dinky, or the Princeton Junction and Back (PJ&B), the branch is served by special shuttle trains. Now running 2.7 mi (4.3 km) along a single track, it is the shortest scheduled commuter rail line in the United States….
| Princeton Branch | |
|---|---|
| Electrification | Overhead catenary since 1936 |
Is the Princeton shuttle free?
Princeton University. Princeton University has a free campus shuttle system called TIGER TRANSIT. You can view the schedule and route map here. This includes Shuttle #1, the shuttle that connects Lot 21 (visitor parking) to Jadwin Hall.
Where do you fly into to go to Princeton?
Newark International Airport
The best airport to use to reach Princeton University is Newark International Airport. It takes approximately one hour to travel between Newark Airport and campus. The most convenient and cost effective ground transportation from Newark Airport is NJ Transit.
Is Princeton NJ Open?
COVID-19 Information for Visitors While Princeton remains operational during the COVID-19 outbreak, the University is following the guidance of health officials. For the latest information about visiting campus, please see the Princeton COVID Resources website.