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The average train between Paterson and Princeton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson 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.

2h
Duration
58 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 6m
$7–39

Paterson to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Paterson and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 31m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 31m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Princeton? 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 Paterson to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 6m.

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