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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Princeton Junction Station takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark 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.

49 min
Duration
38 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Newark to Princeton Junction Station train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Newark and Princeton Junction Station. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction Station at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 52 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Princeton Junction Station? 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: 38.4 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction Station, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–20 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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