Travel Information

Princeton is equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, and is easy to reach by public transportation or by car. Please see the different transportation options below for ways of getting to the University campus.

Train Travel

Amtrak and New Jersey Transit operate trains along the Northeast Corridor rail line that stop at Princeton Junction. Travelers can then transfer to a single-car train operated by New Jersey Transit, known as the "Dinky," for a five-minute ride directly to the University. When buying your train ticket, purchase a trip to Princeton instead of Princeton Junction if you wish to take the five-minute shuttle. The Dinky Station is located on University Place at the southern end of campus. Please see the campus map below for directions to the School of Archicture, our conference venue.

From New York: Take the N.J. Transit train on the Northeast Corridor line from N.Y. Penn Station to Princeton.
From Philadelphia: Take the SEPTA (Southeastern Philadelphia Transportation Authority) from Philadelphia to Trenton Station and switch to the N.J. Transit train to Princeton.

Air Travel

The closest and most conveniently accessed international airport is Newark Liberty International. From Newark Liberty International Airport, take N.J. Transit's Northeast Corridor line southbound to Princeton Junction (see Train Travel).

Princeton Area Airports:
http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/travel/airports/

Driving Directions

From the NORTH/NEW YORK CITY
Take the New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 9 (New Brunswick). After the toll booths, take the first right turn onto the ramp for Route 18 north. Soon after you enter Route 18, take the left side of a fork in the road, staying in the right lane. Immediately bear right for an exit to U.S. Route 1 south/Trenton.

Drive south on Route 1 for about 18 miles to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Take the first right off the circle (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. See directions to parking lots 21 and 7 for further details.

From the WEST
Drive east on Interstate 78 into New Jersey. Exit onto southbound Interstate 287 (toward Somerville). Follow signs for Routes 202/206 south. Go south on 202 for a short distance and then follow signs to 206 south, which will take you around a traffic circle. Go south on 206 for about 18 miles to Nassau Street (Route 27) in the center of Princeton. Turn left onto Nassau Street, and follow it to the third traffic light. Turn right onto Washington Road. See directions to parking lots 21 and 7 for further details.

From the SOUTH
If you are coming from southern New Jersey, we recommend that you take Interstate 295 north (instead of the New Jersey Turnpike). Take Exit 67 to Route 1 north. Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. See directions to parking lots 21 and 7 for further details.

From the EAST
Take Interstate 195 west (toward Trenton) to the exit for Interstate 295 north. Drive seven miles to the exit for Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. See directions to parking lots 21 and 7 for further details.

From the PHILADELPHIA AREA
Take Interstate 95 north into New Jersey and exit at Route 1 north (exit 67). Travel about three miles north on Route 1 to the Washington Road exit, which is a traffic circle. Go three quarters of the way around the circle and turn right (between the gas stations) toward Princeton. The campus is located approximately a mile straight ahead. See directions to parking lots 21 and 7 for further details.

Campus Map

Once you have arrived on the Princeton University campus, please make your way over to the School of Architecture, located towards the north of campus near the Frist Campus Center.

Please see the map below for relative positions of the train station and Architecture School.

Local Lodging:
http://www.campustravel.com/university/princeton/visit2.htm

Mapquest Travel Directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&zipcode=08544

Map of Parking (PDF):
http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/aroundcampus/parking/parking-map+regs.pdf

Bus & Ground Transportation:
For more information on bus and ground transportation to Princeton: http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/travel/busground/