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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Princeton University takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Long Island to Princeton University. 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 55m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
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
2h 16m
$9–37

Long Island to Princeton University train times

Trains run hourly between Long Island and Princeton University. 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 University at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 5m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 7m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 7m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 7m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 7m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 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 Transit6h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Princeton University? 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 University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

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

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