Driving to and Parking at Princeton
- Please visit the Princeton University site for driving directions to campus.
- As the Service is scheduled on a Saturday, visitors may park in Lots 10 or 13 (closest to the Chapel) or numbered lots on Ivy Lane. Lot 21, located off of Faculty Road past Jadwin Gym, is also available. Please visit the parking website for more specific directions.
If you choose to park there, the University offers a shuttle that can bring you to Robertson Hall. The shuttle you would need to take is the East Line. You can visit the shuttle’s website for a time table schedule.
- The town of Princeton has a municipal parking garage on Spring Street. The parking rates are located on their website.
- There are also meters all along Prospect Street as well as some of the surrounding streets. These meters range in price, as well as time limits for parking.
Traveling by Train to Princeton
Amtrak and NJ 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 NJ TRANSIT, known locally as the “Dinky,” for the five-minute ride to Princeton Station. The station is located on Alexander Street at the southern end of campus.
NJ TRANSIT Homepage
NJ TRANSIT Train Schedules
Amtrak Homepage
Staying in Princeton
Princeton offers a variety of hotel options both in the heart of Princeton and near major roadways. Please click here for a full list of local hotels and inns.
Finding the Chapel and Prospect House
This campus map can help you locate buildings at Princeton.