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The average train between New York, NY and Princeton takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from New York, NY 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.

1h 41m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

New York, NY to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between New York, NY and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit6h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 17m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York, NY 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.

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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Princeton, 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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