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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Princeton University takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York to Princeton University. 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
$21
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

New York to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between New York and Princeton University. 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 University at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Princeton University? 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.

Map of how to get from New York to Princeton University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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