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Trip Overview

The average train between Lower Manhattan and Princeton takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lower Manhattan 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 43m
Duration
53 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 6m
$9–37

Lower Manhattan to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lower Manhattan and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 11:44 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit6h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower Manhattan 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: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, 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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