why train from Princeton Junction to New York Penn Station so slow (Newark: transfer, maintenance)

[gg22]

yes helicopter is not my best shot lol

Originally Posted by tdstyles

I think you are beating a dead horse here. The only available options are:

Train

NJ Transit: 79 minutes-88 minutes

Amtrak: see above

Bus:

Megabus 90 minutes-105 minutes

Coach USA 105 Minutes


Drive:

In traffic 65 minutes to infinity minutes No Traffic 62 minutes

A combination of driving to another train station or even ferry terminal is also not an option since the total transit(driving, parking, getting to train) time from anywhere is going to exceed the 79-88 minute train option right from Princeton Junction. Since Amtrak was too expensive I'm assuming a helicopter is out of the question.

[gg22]

Thanks so much. i never think about walk or bike... good idea

Originally Posted by lammius

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Could also ride a bike (315 minutes) or walk (969 minutes). Be careful, though. Google's walking directions send you over the Pulaski Skyway!

[nybbler]

Originally Posted by lammius

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Could also ride a bike (315 minutes) or walk (969 minutes). Be careful, though. Google's walking directions send you over the Pulaski Skyway!

I think that's fixed, the directions now send you down Raymond Boulevard and over the Lincoln Highway Bridge instead. MUCH better :-) :-) :-)

[NJBest]

80 minutes is the norm on weekends. It is not due to construction. It takes this long because it's a local train. Amtrak is your most reasonable bet.

[gg22]

Cool thx a lot

Originally Posted by nybbler

i think that's fixed, the directions now send you down raymond boulevard and over the lincoln highway bridge instead. Much better :-) :-) :-)

[gg22]

is there any express train ?

Originally Posted by NJBest

80 minutes is the norm on weekends. It is not due to construction. It takes this long because it's a local train. Amtrak is your most reasonable bet.

[gg22]

u r totally right. thanks a lot. Look like no other choice....

Originally Posted by tdstyles

I think you are beating a dead horse here. The only available options are:

Train

NJ Transit: 79 minutes-88 minutes

Amtrak: see above

Bus:

Megabus 90 minutes-105 minutes

Coach USA 105 Minutes


Drive:

In traffic 65 minutes to infinity minutes No Traffic 62 minutes

A combination of driving to another train station or even ferry terminal is also not an option since the total transit(driving, parking, getting to train) time from anywhere is going to exceed the 79-88 minute train option right from Princeton Junction. Since Amtrak was too expensive I'm assuming a helicopter is out of the question.

[gg22]

i find a interesting thing, when travel from nyp back to Princeton junction on weekend, it takes only 70 mins , so why it is faster than from Princeton to nyp on weekend?

[stuckinsj]

check the schedule at njtransit.com Northeast Corridor Line... lots of express during rush hours.

[gg22]

thanks for your replay, but no any express during weekend.

Originally Posted by stuckinsj

check the schedule at njtransit.com Northeast Corridor Line... lots of express during rush hours.