The average train between New Jersey and Princeton takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New Jersey 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 every 30 minutes between New Jersey and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Jersey to Princeton. However, there are services departing from New Jersey station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
New Jersey to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between New Jersey and Princeton is 37.3 km. The road distance is 66 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
