Princeton Junction to Beacon Trains

Princeton Junction to Beacon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Beacon takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to Beacon. 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 5m
Duration: 108 mi
Distance: $42
Average price: Every 4 hours
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best

Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson

3h 27m

$22–50

Princeton Junction to Beacon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton Junction and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:41 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:01 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Beacon? 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.

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beacon via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 27m.

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