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New York (State) to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York (State) and Princeton takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 37m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h
$9–37

New York (State) to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between New York (State) and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 48m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit6h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York (State) 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: 52.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between New York (State), 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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