Find a Vaccination Site
- The Princeton Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccine clinics, for the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines at various locations in Princeton. Vaccines are free for everyone and you do not need to have health insurance. Clinics are walk-in and you do not need an appointment. Check the website for specific dates, times, and locations.
- Please call 609-497-7608 or WhatsApp 609-580-0347 if you have additional questions.
- To locate vaccines for the 5-11 year old age group and to schedule an appointment, visit the NJ Covid-19 Information Hub/Vaccine Appointment Finder or the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System.
- Princeton University (at Jadwin Gym) will continue to offer free vaccine clinics, once or twice a week, for the public throughout the fall for Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Click here for the most up to date information for dates, times, and locations. Walk-ins are welcome though wait times may be long and preference is given to scheduled appointments. Please refer to the website for specific information about pediatric doses. Appointments can also be made through the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System.
- For individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to illness, injury or other related mobility issues, please contact Gwendolyn Krol, Vulnerable Population Outreach Coordinator at gkrol@princetonnj.gov or call 609-497-7608 ext. 1478.
- Princeton Patch regularly announces times and locations for the pop up vaccination clinics in and around Princeton.
- Vaccine Appointment Finder (NJ COVID-19 Information Hub)
- Type in zip code 08540 and radius 25 miles to find nearby locations with available appointments or those that allow walk-ins.
- Includes local sites such as Princeton University/Jadwin Gym, CVS, Walgreens, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Mercer County Ice Rink, and Capital Health in Hopewell.
- Make an appointment online or by phone.
- Lists which vaccine is being offered.
- Vaccine Finder (CDC)
- Search by location and vaccine brand
- Type in zip code 08540 and radius 10 miles to find nearby locations with available appointments or those that allow walk-ins.
- Includes local sites such as Sante Pharmacy, CVS, Wegmans, ShopRite, Costco, Walgreens, and many other local pharmacies.
- Make an appointment online or by phone.
- Lists which vaccine is being offered.
- Mercer County COVID-19 Vaccination Information
- Lists pop up appointment sites, updated regularly.
- Includes the hours of operation for New Jersey mega-sites, now offering walk-in appointments. Mega-sites are starting to close. Please contact them for current operating hours before making the trip.
- If you need access to a computer to schedule an appointment, you can visit the Princeton Public Library during operating hours.
- Princeton Human Services can assist with technological issues in Spanish or English at humanservices@princetonnj.gov or 609-688-2055.
Transportation Options
- Princeton Muni Transit
- The Princeton municipality offers a new free bus service that makes a 45 minute loop around town stopping at a number of popular locations. Click here for the map and timetable.
- Tiger Transit
- Princeton University’s TigerTransit shuttle system operates on a fixed route schedule, providing safe, convenient and reliable transportation throughout the Princeton campus and surrounding community. Find fall schedules and routes here.
- Crosstown Transportation (via PSRC)
- Crosstown is a door-to-door transportation service for seniors age 65 and older, and people with disabilities who cannot drive, who live in the municipality of Princeton. Must register as a rider by calling the Princeton Senior Resource Center 609-751-9699.
- Mercer County TRADE
- Supports eligible county residents and provides non-emergency transportation to residents of Mercer County who are elderly and to people with disabilities.
- NJ Transit
- VaxRideNJ, a NJ Transit/Rutgers University partnership, offers free rides to Covid 19 vaccination sites. Use the map on the site to find locations that can be reached NJTransit trains, buses, and light rail. Direcciones en espanol also available. Access Link provides public transportation to people with disabilities who are unable to use the local bus service.
- NJ 211: Transportation Options in New Jersey
- Many of the options listed here are free or discounted. Find information in Spanish here.
- Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA)
- Offers many transportation options for the local area, such as bus services, and resource for seniors.
- Various ride services and apps are available:
- Lyft (855-865-9553)
- Click-N-Ride
- Go Go Grandparent – Schedule rides with Lyft/Uber, 855-464-6872
- EZ Ride’s Ryde4Life Program – Transportation for older adults age 50+, coordinates with Lyft/Uber, 866-208-1307