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Princeton Junction to Columbia University trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and Columbia University takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton Junction to Columbia 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.

1h 35m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton Junction to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 39m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 54m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 31m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 47m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Princeton Junction to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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