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The average train between Plainfield and Princeton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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.

1h 58m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 5m
$14–44

Plainfield to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 44m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield 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.

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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Netherwood to Princeton via Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 5m.

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