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The average train between New Canaan and Princeton Junction takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from New Canaan 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 57m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
$285
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 10m
$17–583

New Canaan to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Canaan and Princeton Junction. 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 Junction at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Stamford and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakNJ Transit3h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from New Canaan to Princeton Jct. via Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 10m.

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