The average train between Paterson and Princeton University takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service 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.
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 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Princeton University station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Paterson to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Princeton University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Paterson and Princeton University is 75.8 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton University via Secaucus Upper Level, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 2h 11m.