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Trip Overview

The average train between New York, NY and Princeton Junction takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York, NY 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.

1h 25m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

New York, NY to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between New York, NY and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit3h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MTANJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    MTANJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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