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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Princeton Junction Station takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York to Princeton Junction Station. 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 8m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

New York to Princeton Junction Station train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between New York and Princeton Junction Station. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction Station at 1:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 52 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 16m • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 48.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Princeton Junction Station, 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. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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