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The average train between Port Chester and Princeton takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Port Chester 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 43m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
$35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Port Chester to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 2m
$17–48

Port Chester to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Port Chester and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Port Chester is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 21m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 44m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 40m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 44m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 40m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Port Chester, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Port Chester to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 2m.

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