The average train between Jersey City and Princeton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Jersey City 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 Jersey City and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Jersey City station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Jersey City to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Jersey City to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Jersey City and Princeton is 64.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
