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INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS

Car | Train | Air | Parking | Campus Map | Accommodations

Traveling to Princeton

By Car

From the north, take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 9 (New Brunswick) and follow signs for Trenton (Route 18 west, then Route 1 south).

From the south, take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 8 (Hightstown); follow signs for Hightstown and then Princeton.

From the west, take Interstate 95 north from Philadelphia to Route 1 north. Follow Route 1 to Route 571 (Princeton-Hightstown Road) and follow signs to Princeton.

Note: Detailed instructions for driving to Princeton are available by telephone. For a recorded message, call 609-258-2222 using a touch-tone telephone.

By Train

Trains to Princeton Junction leave New York City's Penn Station and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station regularly. From Princeton Junction, a two-car train (known as the Dinky) makes the five-minute trip to Princeton. The Dinky does not meet every train, so consult a current schedule before making travel plans. For schedules, please refer to the New Jersey Transit website.

By Airplane

Newark International Airport is most convenient to Princeton. Shuttle service between the airport and Princeton is available through the Princeton Airporter (their courtesy phones are available at the airport terminals' limousine counters). These vans arrive at and leave from the Nassau Inn, located in Palmer Square (one block from the University).

Buses from Newark International Airport travel to Penn Station in Newark and to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. The Princeton Airporter also offers limousine service to and from New York's Kennedy Airport. From the Philadelphia International Airport, train and limousine service are available to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station; Amtrak service to Princeton is available from the station.

Parking

Parking is available for this conference in Lot 10, immediately behind 185 Nassau St. Lot 10 is accessible from William Street (parallel to Nassau, off Washington Rd.) See campus map, below.

Campus map

A printable campus map is available in PDF format. A searchable version is also available.

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Hotel and Motel Accommodations

When making reservations, mention that you are visiting Princeton University; some establishments have discounted rates. Also, several hotels offer additional services, such as shuttles to town and free breakfasts. Inquire when making reservations.

In Town

• Bed and Breakfast of Princeton, P.O. Box 571, Princeton, NJ 08542; 609-924-3189
• Nassau Inn, Palmer Square, Princeton (walking distance), 609-921-7500
• Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton (walking distance), 609-924-1707

Route 27, Northeast of Princeton

• Red Maple Farm in Kingston (4 miles), 732-329-3821

Route 1, Northeast of Princeton

• Courtyard by Marriott (1 mile), 609-716-9100
• Days Inn (4 miles), 732-329-4555
• Doral Forrestal Hotel and Spa (5 miles), 609-452-7800
• Econo Lodge, New Brunswick (17 miles), 732-828-8000
• Extended Stay America (5 miles), 732-438-5010
• Holiday Inn (5 miles), 609-452-2400
• Marriott/Forrestal Village (5 miles), 609-452-7900
• Novotel (5 miles), 609-520-1200
• Residence Inn (5 miles), 609-683-0001
• Red Roof Inn (6 miles), 732-821-8800
• Summerfield Suites (5 miles), 609-951-0009

Route 1, Southwest of Princeton

• AmeriSuites (3 miles), 609-720-0200
• Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge (8 miles), 609-896-1100
• Hyatt Regency (1.5 miles), 609-987-1234
• McIntosh Motor Inn (6 miles), 609-896-3700
• Palmer Inn (Best Western) (3 miles), 609-452-2500
• Red Roof Inn (6 miles), 609-896-3388

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