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Take a Bus From Princeton to NYC for $1

A new bus service started this month that offers one way fares between Princeton and New York City for as little as $1 each way, depending how far in advance you book.

Looking for a cheap ride from Princeton to New York City? 

Suburban Transit now offers express bus service to and from New York for as little as $1 each way. 

The company has partnered with Megabus to offer $1 fares through megabus.com. Customers are encouraged to book early to secure $1 fares. Fares always start as low as $1 and get higher as the traveling date gets closer. The fares can run up to $14 each way.

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Depending on the route, the longest bus ride is one hour and 45 minutes. There are eight daily departures to/from New York, seven days a week:

  • Departures from Princeton are located on Nassau Street at Witherspoon Street (at the gate to Nassau Hall)
  • Departures from New Brunswick are located at on Albany Street (across from the New Brunswick Railroad Station)
  • Departures from New York are located Gate 417 the Port Authority Bus Terminal

All buses offer free Wi-Fi and many are equipped with power outlets. 

"We are pleased to work with Suburban Transit to bring safe, affordable travel to Princeton and New Brunswick residents,” said Dale Moser, president and COO of Coach USA and megabus.com. 

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