General Notes
General information about traveling to and visiting Princeton University can be found on the "visiting campus" webpages.
Please send any questions about travel to Princeton to codas-hep@googlegroups.com.
Travel by Train
From Newark Liberty International (EWR) airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and from many other locations along the east coast (e.g. Boston, NYC, Washington DC and Baltimore), it is possible to travel to Princeton by train. Note that there are two train stations you will need to know:
- The major train station closest to Princeton is "Princeton Junction Station" (PJC). This is served by New Jersey Transit on the "Northeast Corridor Line". PJC also has some limited direct service by Amtrak.
- The campus train station is "Princeton Station". This is served only by a small commuter train (the "Dinky") which goes along a spur line from Princeton Junction Station to campus. It is operated by New Jersey Transit.
If you are coming from EWR, Trenton or NYC Penn Station, you should buy a New Jersey Transit ticket through to Princeton Station. You will then need to take a train to Princeton Junction train station (check that your particular train stops there!), get off at Princeton Junction train station and take the "Dinky" from Princeton Junction train station to Princeton train station.
Check "NJ Transit Travel Alerts and Advisories" for the status of NJ Transit services. Princeton Station and Princeton Junction are on the "Northeast Corridor" line.
If you are coming on Amtrak, most trains do not stop at Princeton Junction (with only a few exceptions, see the Amtrak website). You will need to take Amtrak to Newark or Trenton and then switch to New Jersey Transit, as above, to arrive to Princeton Station on campus.
Travel by Air
The closest and most convenient airport to come to Princeton is Newark Liberty International (EWR). Most participants will find that the best solution for domestic flights within the US. This is the recommended airport unless the cost is significantly higher than other alternatives. From there it is convenient to take the train as described above.
Another option is flying into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) at the cost of additional travel time. From JFK, the easiest is probably to the Airtrain to Jamaica Station and then take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or to New York Penn Station. There are multiple options (e.g. LIRR, Subway + Airtrain) to get from/to JFK to/from NYC Penn Station. From NYC Penn Station, you can take the train to Princeton as described above.
In general long distance taxis will be costly and should be avoided. Uber and Lyft should be possible on and around the Princeton campus (incl. Princeton Junction train station) at a modest price.
Local Princeton Information
Accommodation - Bloomberg Hall on the Princeton campus
Participants will reside in dorm rooms in Bloomberg Hall. Bloomberg Hall is a 10 minute walk from the Princeton (Dinky) train station and a 5-7 minute walk from Jadwin Hall, where the school lectures will take place.
Dorm Check-in Information
- Date: 7/20
- Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m
- Location: Bloomberg Arch (follow signs to Bloomberg Hall)
If arriving after 6:00 pm, go to the Public Safety Kiosk at 200 Elm Drive (across Elm Drive from Bloomberg Hall, see map) to pick up the dorm key.
Bedsheets, blankets, and pillows and towels will be provided. Guests need to provide their own toiletries.
Important Phone Numbers / Public Safety
For emergencies:
- From Campus Phone: 911
- From Cell Phone: (609) 258-3333
Non-emergencies:
- (609) 258-1000
Parking on campus
Visitor Parking on campus is free for summer program participants. Visitors and summer program participants can park at the Stadium Drive Garage.
School participants which are driving to Princeton and need to park for the duration of the school (both during the days and overnight), should register as "Residents (Parking overnight)": please click here to register for a short term parking permit at the Stadium Drive Garage.
WiFi on Campus
You should be able to connect to "eduroam" from most places on campus. There is also a "PUVisitor" network which should be openly accessible.
On-Campus Food
There are many nearby locations where food is available with the closest being WAWA, located next to the Princeton Train Station and open 24 hours, and University Store, located 36 University Place, which features snacks, souvenirs, laundry detergent, toiletries and a pharmacy and open from 9 AM - 9 PM. Both are within five minutes walking distance from the dorm.
Access to Campus Gym Facilities
Access by visitors to campus gym facilities (Dillon Gym) is possible. Gym passes will be available during the check-in for the dorms. These will likely cost around $5 per day and are at the participant's own expense.
Restaurants, Coffeeshops, Bars and Stores
There are a number of restaurants, coffeeshops, bars and stores along Nassau St. or along the streets on the other side of Nassau St. from campus.
Sites of Interest in Princeton
Two sites of interest for physicists in Princeton are:
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Albert Einstein's house - 112 Mercer St., where he lived from the mid-1930's through his death in 1955
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Albert Einstein Monument (bronze bust) - near the Princeton Battle Monument at 55 Stockton St.
Additional things of touristic or historical interest can be found in the "Points of Interest" section on the Princeton, NJ, Wikipedia page.
General information
- Campus Map (with CoDaS-HEP relevant locations indicated): png format
- Campus Map (original): pdf format
- Princeton mobile phone apps: iOS App, Android App
- Princeton Area Airports