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New York to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Princeton takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York 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 25m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 34m
$5–29

New York to Princeton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between New York and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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 $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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