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Trip Overview

The average train between New Canaan and Princeton Junction takes 2h 59m 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 59m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
$285
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

New Canaan to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Canaan 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.

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  • Distance: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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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