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Cal Miller riding a unicycle followed by three
classmates. (Class of 1931 reunion ca. 1970s-1980s). Historical Photograph
Collection, Campus Life Series. |
This listing is based on information from the Center for Visitor and
Conference Services
Princeton University is located in central New Jersey approximately 50 miles
southwest of New York City and 45 miles northeast of Philadelphia. To reach
Princeton, we recommend one of the following routes:
By Plane:
· From Newark Airport
The Princeton Airporter
shuttle bus has an information counter at the baggage claim area in each
terminal at Newark Airport. Reservations can be made at the desk when
you arrive at the airport for your trip to Princeton. However, reservations
must be made in advance for your return trip to the airport. The one-way
cost is $23 per person. The trip takes approximately 90 minutes. The shuttle
service runs every hour, at fifteen minutes past the hour, from 4:15 a.m.
to 10:15 p.m. Sunday - Friday. A reduced schedule is in effect on Saturday.
One should contact the Princeton Airporter for specifics and reservations
at 1-800-385-4000.
The airport monorail connects with New Jersey Transit train service at
the NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPOT station. See instructions for train travel
below for further directions.
· From Philadelphia Airport
Take the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania
Transportation Authority) airport shuttle train to 30TH STREET STATION.
The shuttle stops on the lower level of every terminal and costs $5 one
way per person. See instructions for train travel below for further directions.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not recommend flying into JFK or LaGuardia airports
in New York. It is expensive and time consuming to travel through Manhattan
to the train or bus station where transportation to Princeton is available.
By Train:
· From New York, Penn Station, West 33rd Street, or Newark International
Airport
Take any New Jersey Transit or Amtrak train going to
PRINCETON JUNCTION. (Many Amtrak trains do not stop at Princeton Junction;
please read the schedule carefully.) From Princeton Junction you can ride
to Princeton University (3 miles) on the Dinky* to
PRINCETON, a shuttle train that arrives at the University Place and Alexander
Street Station, located on the edge of the University campus.
· From Philadelphia, 30th Street Station
Via SEPTA:
Take a SEPTA train to TRENTON, SEPTA's
first and only New Jersey stop. Change to a New
Jersey Transit train to PRINCETON JUNCTION. From Princeton Junction
you can ride to Princeton University (3 miles) on the Dinky*
to PRINCETON, a shuttle train that arrives at the University Place and
Alexander Street Station, located on the edge of the University campus.
Via Amtrak:
Take an Amtrak train
from Philadelphia to PRINCETON JUNCTION. From Princeton Junction you can
ride to Princeton University (3 miles) on the Dinky*
to PRINCETON, a shuttle train that arrives at the University Place and
Alexander Street Station, located on the edge of the University campus.
· From Trenton
Take a New Jersey Transit
train to PRINCETON JUNCTION. From Princeton Junction you can ride to Princeton
University (3 miles) on the Dinky* to PRINCETON,
a shuttle train that arrives at the University Place and Alexander Street
Station, located on the edge of the University campus.
*PLEASE NOTE: The Dinky does not run as frequently
on weekends so check a train schedule to make sure that there is a connection
when you arrive at Princeton Junction. Taxis meet most rush hour trains
but cannot be depended upon to meet off-peak and weekend trains.
By Bus:
Neither Greyhound nor Trailways stops in Princeton. However, you can take
a local bus from either Trenton or New York City where there are Greyhound
terminals.
· From New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 41st Street
Buy a ticket to Princeton at the
Suburban Transit ticket counter on the main floor of the Port Authority
(you must have a ticket to board). A round-trip ticket costs $16.60; a
one-way fare is $8.50. The ticket agent can tell you which gate to use.
Buses leave every half hour and take approximately 90 minutes to reach
Princeton. Get off the bus at PALMER SQUARE; the campus is directly across
the street.
By Automobile:
Use Mapquest to find driving routes
and maps from your city to Princeton, New Jersey.
·From the South
Follow the New Jersey Turnpike NORTH to EXIT 8 - Hightstown. Turn LEFT
onto Highway 33 after exiting the turnpike and follow signs for Route
571. Continue for approximately 12 miles on Route 571 until you reach
the intersection of Route 1. Continue straight on 571 across Route 1.
Once you cross the intersection, Route 571 becomes WASHINGTON ROAD. Continue
on WASHINGTON ROAD across a bridge and up a hill until you come to your
third set of traffic lights. Turn RIGHT at this light onto PROSPECT AVENUE
and follow it to OLDEN STREET.
Turn LEFT onto OLDEN STREET, which will bring you almost immediately
to the Mudd Library, located on the LEFT between Prospect Avenue and William
Street. The Library (#65 Olden Street) is a low red brick building with
a windowless upper story, accessible from a walkway perpendicular to Olden
Street. Metered parking is located on Olden and William Streets and Prospect
Avenue. A campus parking permit can be arranged on arrival for researchers
who plan on a lengthy stay.
·From the North
Follow the New Jersey Turnpike SOUTH to EXIT 9 - New Brunswick. After
the toll booth (use a booth on the far RIGHT), turn RIGHT onto the ramp
to Highway 18 NORTH. Soon after, turn into the lefthand fork of the road,
staying in the right lane (you will see a BENNIGAN'S restaurant ahead
and to your right as you bear LEFT). You will immediately bear RIGHT for
an obscured exit to Route 1 SOUTH, Trenton. These three turns occur in
rapid succession. Follow Route 1 about 18 miles to the exit at Route 571
(WASHINGTON ROAD). Turn RIGHT and follow WASHINGTON ROAD across a bridge
and up a hill until you come to your third set of traffic lights. Turn
RIGHT at this light onto PROSPECT AVENUE and follow it to OLDEN STREET.
Turn LEFT onto OLDEN STREET, which will bring you almost immediately
to the Mudd Library, located on the LEFT between Prospect Avenue and William
Street. The Library (#65 Olden Street) is a low red brick building with
a windowless upper story, accessible from a walkway perpendicular to Olden
Street. Metered parking is located on Olden and William Streets and Prospect
Avenue. A campus parking permit can be arranged on arrival for researchers
who plan on a lengthy stay.
·From Philadelphia, Delaware, Maryland, etc.
Follow Route 95 NORTH into New Jersey. Staying on Route 95, proceed to
exit 8B, Princeton Pike North. Take PRINCETON PIKE (which becomes Mercer
Street) until you reach a 25 MPH speed zone. Proceed on MERCER STREET
until you reach NASSAU STREET (Route 27). Turn RIGHT onto NASSAU STREET
and follow it to OLDEN STREET (the fourth set of traffic lights), where
you turn RIGHT.
Follow OLDEN STREET to the Mudd Library, which is located on the RIGHT
between William Street and Prospect Avenue. The Library (#65 Olden Street)
is a low red brick building with a windowless upper story, accessible
from a walkway perpendicular to Olden Street. Metered parking is located
on Olden and William Streets and Prospect Avenue. A campus parking permit
can be arranged on arrival for researchers who plan on a lengthy stay.
·From the West or Midwest
In New Jersey, drive EAST on Interstate 78 until you reach Highway 206.
Turn SOUTH and follow 206 into Princeton. (206 becomes Bayard Lane.) You
will reach a three-way intersection of Bayard Lane, Nassau Street, and
Stockton Street (the southerly continuation of 206). Turn LEFT onto NASSAU
STREET (also known as Route 27) and follow it to OLDEN STREET (the fourth
set of traffic lights), where you turn RIGHT.
Follow OLDEN STREET to the Mudd Library, which is located on the RIGHT
between William Street and Prospect Avenue. The Library (#65 Olden Street)
is a low red brick building with a windowless upper story, accessible
from a walkway perpendicular to Olden Street. Metered parking is located
on Olden and William Streets and Prospect Avenue. A campus parking permit
can be arranged on arrival for researchers who plan on a lengthy stay.
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