The average train between New York (State) and Princeton takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York (State) 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 York (State) and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Princeton. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
New York (State) to Princeton train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York (State) to Princeton train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between New York (State) and Princeton is 327.3 km. The road distance is 85 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m.