The average train between East Orange and Princeton takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from East Orange 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 every 30 minutes between East Orange and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from East Orange is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark, Penn Station and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from East Orange 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.
No, there is no direct train from East Orange to Princeton. However, there are services departing from East Orange station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
East Orange to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
East Orange to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between East Orange and Princeton is 60.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.