The average train between Madison and Princeton takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Madison and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Princeton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
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 111 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 31m.