The average train between Avenel and Princeton takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Avenel to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Avenel and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Avenel is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Rahway and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Avenel to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Avenel station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Avenel to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rahway station.
Avenel to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Avenel and Princeton is 40.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Rahway to Princeton Jct. hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 35 min.