The average train between Newark and Princeton University takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Newark and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Princeton University station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Newark to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Newark and Princeton University is 59.9 km. The road distance is 66 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 56 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.