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The average train between New Canaan and Princeton takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from New Canaan 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.

3h 18m
Duration
95 mi
Distance
$290
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 32m
$20–594

New Canaan to Princeton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Canaan and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Canaan is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 45m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 45m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Canaan 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.

Map of how to get from New Canaan to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from New Canaan to Princeton via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 32m.

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