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Trip Overview

The average train between Poughkeepsie and Princeton University takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie 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.

3h 12m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
$39
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 24m
$22–72

Poughkeepsie to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Poughkeepsie and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 124 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Princeton University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 3h 24m.

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