Paterson to Princeton University Trains

Paterson to Princeton University trains

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The average train between Paterson and Princeton University takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson 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 59m
Duration: 58 mi
Distance: $23
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec

2h 11m

$7–39

Paterson to Princeton University train times

Trains run hourly between Paterson and Princeton University. 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 University at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:43 PM → 5:16 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 5:38 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
4:43 PM → 6:38 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
5:43 PM → 7:39 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 10:36 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 11:39 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:08 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:08 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson 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.

Paterson to Princeton University trains

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Paterson to Princeton University train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:43 PM → 5:16 PM

3:43 PM → 5:38 PM

4:43 PM → 6:38 PM

5:43 PM → 7:39 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:15 AM

7:43 AM → 9:37 AM

8:43 AM → 10:36 AM

9:43 AM → 11:39 AM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Paterson to Princeton University trains

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Paterson to Princeton University train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:43 PM → 5:16 PM

3:43 PM → 5:38 PM

4:43 PM → 6:38 PM

5:43 PM → 7:39 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:44 AM → 9:15 AM

7:43 AM → 9:37 AM

8:43 AM → 10:36 AM

9:43 AM → 11:39 AM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Train trips from Paterson

Train trips to Princeton University

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