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Greenwich to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Greenwich and Princeton takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Greenwich 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.

2h 41m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
$39
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Greenwich to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 6m
$19–53

Greenwich to Princeton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Greenwich and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 49m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 45m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Greenwich to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Greenwich, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Greenwich to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 6m.

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