The average train between Madison and Princeton takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Madison and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Madison 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madison to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Princeton Jct. station via Secaucus Upper Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Madison to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Madison and Princeton is 50.1 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 31m.