Princeton Junction to Columbia University Trains

Princeton Junction to Columbia University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Columbia University takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec

1h 51m

$6–25

Princeton Junction to Columbia University train times

Trains run every 30 minutes 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 1:44 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:24 PM → 10:04 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:19 PM → 11:01 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:09 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
1h 51m • 1 change
11:20 PM → 1:04 AM
Arrives next day
1h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:05 AM → 2:46 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
3:59 AM → 5:46 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:05 AM → 2:46 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
3:59 AM → 5:46 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:29 PM → 1:44 AM
Arrives next day
2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:04 AM
1h 45m • 1 change
1:05 AM → 2:44 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:05 AM → 2:46 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
3:59 AM → 5:46 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:05 AM → 2:46 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
3:59 AM → 5:46 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
4:47 AM → 6:06 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Columbia University? 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.

Princeton Junction to Columbia University trains

Trip Overview

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Princeton Junction to Columbia University train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:24 PM → 10:04 PM

9:19 PM → 11:01 PM

10:09 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day

11:20 PM → 1:04 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:29 PM → 1:44 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:04 AM

1:05 AM → 2:44 AM

5:30 AM → 7:24 AM

6:53 AM → 8:24 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station

Princeton Junction to Columbia University trains

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Trip Overview

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Princeton Junction to Columbia University train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:24 PM → 10:04 PM

9:19 PM → 11:01 PM

10:09 PM → 12:00 AMArrives next day

11:20 PM → 1:04 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:29 PM → 1:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:04 AM

1:05 AM → 2:44 AM

5:30 AM → 7:24 AM

6:53 AM → 8:24 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:19 AM → 2:06 AM

1:05 AM → 2:46 AM

3:59 AM → 5:46 AM

4:47 AM → 6:06 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station

Train trips from Princeton Junction

Train trips to Columbia University

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10:09 PM → 12:00 AM
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11:20 PM → 1:04 AM
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11:29 PM → 1:44 AM
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