In short: Our train station car service drives you to and from the rail stations that matter for Mercer County trips: Princeton Junction, Trenton Transit Center, Hamilton, Newark Penn Station, Metropark and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Send your train number and we plan the pickup around its schedule. It is the easy answer when station parking is full, your train gets in late at night, or the station with the train you need is not the closest one.
The stations we serve
Each station has its own mix of NJ Transit, Amtrak and SEPTA service. Knowing which trains stop where can save you a transfer.
Princeton Junction
In West Windsor, served by NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line and some Amtrak trains. It is also where the Princeton Branch shuttle, the Dinky, leaves for Princeton station on the university campus.
Trenton Transit Center
The county's main rail hub: Amtrak, the southern end of NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line, SEPTA's Trenton Line to Philadelphia, and the River LINE light rail to Camden, across Clinton Avenue.
Hamilton
An NJ Transit Northeast Corridor station on Sloan Avenue near I-295. Amtrak trains pass through without stopping.
Newark Penn Station
Served by Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATH trains to Jersey City and Manhattan, and the Newark Light Rail.
Metropark
In the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township, beside the Garden State Parkway, with Amtrak and NJ Transit service.
Philadelphia 30th Street
Officially William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, served by Amtrak, SEPTA Regional Rail and NJ Transit's Atlantic City Line.
Schedules and stopping patterns change. Check NJ Transit, Amtrak or SEPTA for your train before you book.
When a car to the station beats driving yourself
- Parking is tight. Commuter lots at busy stations can fill early on weekdays, and a multi-day trip means leaving your car there the whole time.
- You are coming home late. After a late train from New York or Philadelphia, a car waiting at the curb beats walking to a dark lot.
- You have luggage. Heavy bags and long platform walks do not mix. Your chauffeur helps you to the station entrance.
- The right train leaves from a different station. Not every Amtrak train stops at Princeton Junction, and none stop at Hamilton. A ride to Trenton Transit Center, Metropark or Newark Penn can open up more departures.
- You want to skip a transfer. Instead of changing to the Dinky at Princeton Junction, ride straight to your destination in Princeton.
How train station car service pickups work
- Book with your train details. Station, operator, train number and scheduled time.
- We keep an eye on the train. If it runs late, your pickup moves with it.
- Message us a stop or two out. A text or WhatsApp message tells your chauffeur you are close.
- Meet at the agreed spot. At smaller stations that is usually the pickup area outside the main entrance. At large stations such as Newark Penn and 30th Street, we agree on a specific entrance in advance.
For departures, we suggest a pickup time with enough room to buy a ticket, find your platform and board without rushing. Rides before dawn and late at night are booked by reservation, and your written quote explains how waiting time works.
Princeton Junction car service for commuters and visitors
Princeton Junction is the station many Princeton, West Windsor and Plainsboro residents use for New York. A ride there works well for occasional trips when you would rather not deal with parking, and for visitors arriving by train who need to reach a hotel, a campus office or a business park along Route 1. Our West Windsor and Princeton Junction page covers local pickups in more detail.
Trenton Transit Center: Amtrak, SEPTA and River LINE
Trenton is where New Jersey and Pennsylvania rail lines meet, which makes it a good choice when you are heading to Philadelphia by SEPTA or need an Amtrak train that skips Princeton Junction. We drive riders there from Ewing, Lawrenceville, Hamilton and Bucks County. See our Trenton car service page and our Hamilton page for the neighborhoods we cover.
Metropark, Newark Penn and 30th Street
The bigger stations outside Mercer County are worth the drive when the train you need does not stop closer to home. Metropark, beside the Garden State Parkway in Iselin, is another Amtrak stop on the way north. Newark Penn Station adds PATH trains to Jersey City and lower Manhattan, so it suits trips that end downtown. Philadelphia's 30th Street Station is the natural start for trains heading west on the Keystone corridor or south toward Washington, and the SEPTA connection for anyone continuing across Philadelphia.
Tell us your train and we suggest which station makes sense, then quote the ride in writing.
Rail plus car for business travel
Many business trips combine the two. A consultant might take Amtrak from Trenton to Washington for the day, with a car to the station at dawn and home again in the evening. A visiting client might arrive at Princeton Junction and need a ride to an office park and back. Companies can arrange these rides for staff and guests through our corporate car service, with one contact for every booking.
Skipping the train altogether
Some trips are simpler by car from start to finish. For flights, NJ Transit trains stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station, where AirTrain Newark connects to the terminals, but our Newark airport car service takes you door to terminal with no transfers. For New York, Philadelphia or Washington, see our long-distance car service. To book train station car service, request a quote online or call (609) 598-2992.