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Trip Overview

The average train between East Orange and Princeton takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 55 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.

1h 23m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

East Orange to Princeton train times

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 11:17 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between East Orange, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–20 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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