why train from Princeton Junction to New York Penn Station so slow (construction, train station)

[gg22]

i check webpage then found out Princeton Junction to New York Penn Station on weekend so slow. need to take about 80 mins to Penn station. Is there any other faster/express train in weekend from Princeton junction?




thanks so much

[Goldendoodle1969]

Amtrak. Leaves Princeton Junction Saturday at 10:00 am gets to NYP at 10:49. $50, one way. Sunday is same time but only $35

[millerm277]

There is a track construction project on the NEC through October, which is why the trains are running slower, especially on the weekends it seems. (makes sense, lower ridership, better time for work).

Here is the service advisory: New Jersey Transit

And here are the current timetables: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/R0070.pdf

No, there is no way of avoiding it short of driving in/driving to a different rail line.

[slope95]

princeton junction to ny penn is a far distance, and nj transit goes local on weekends. like tdstyles said, amtrak, while expensive, is the only other choice.

[gg22]

yes i found that, but it is not cheaper than train.


thanks for your replay

Originally Posted by tdstyles

Amtrak. Leaves Princeton Junction Saturday at 10:00 am gets to NYP at 10:49. $50, one way. Sunday is same time but only $35

[gg22]

yes, i think you are right. is there any way after construction, it will be faster than before. i think 1 hour will be the best but now it takes 80 mins....anyway...thanks your guys replay...

Originally Posted by millerm277

There is a track construction project on the NEC through October, which is why the trains are running slower, especially on the weekends it seems. (makes sense, lower ridership, better time for work).

Here is the service advisory: New Jersey Transit

And here are the current timetables: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/rail/R0070.pdf

No, there is no way of avoiding it short of driving in/driving to a different rail line.

[Goldendoodle1969]

Originally Posted by gg22

yes i found that, but it is not cheaper than train.


thanks for your replay

No problem. general rule of mass transit. Faster service is more expensive.

[gg22]

any other idea?

[Goldendoodle1969]

Originally Posted by gg22

any other idea?

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.

[lammius]

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