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Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) and Princeton Junction takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) 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.

2h 5m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mets-Willets Point and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit1h 52m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 29m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit1h 46m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ Transit2h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) 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 Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR) to Princeton Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Mets–Willets Point Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Princeton Junction, 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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