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Trip Overview

The average train between Jersey City and Princeton takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 17m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Jersey City to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Jersey City and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Jersey City is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 14m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jersey City 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: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

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.

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