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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia University and Princeton takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Columbia University 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.

1h 52m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 18m
$9–37

Columbia University to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Columbia University and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit9h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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