The average train between Jackson Heights and Princeton takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Jackson Heights 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 hourly between Jackson Heights and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Jackson Heights to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Jackson Heights to Princeton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Princeton is 79.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
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.