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Long Island to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Princeton Junction takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island to Princeton Junction. 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 39m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 2 subway, train

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  1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2 / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 50m
$6–26

Long Island to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Long Island and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 21m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 20m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 21m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change

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    MTANJ Transit3h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Princeton Junction? 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 Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Princeton Junction. However, you can take the line 2 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Princeton Jct..

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