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Empire State Building to Princeton University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Empire State Building and Princeton University takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Empire State Building to Princeton University. 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 25m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 49m
$5–29

Empire State Building to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Empire State Building and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Empire State Building is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Empire State Building to Princeton University? 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: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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