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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Princeton takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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 49m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 8m
$9–37

Long Island to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Long Island and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 48m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit8h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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.

Map of how to get from Long Island to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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