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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Long Island takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Princeton Junction to Long Island. 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 40m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train, line 2 subway

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway 2 / ...
1h 44m
$6–25

Princeton Junction to Long Island train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Princeton Junction and Long Island. 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 Long Island at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 56m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA2h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA2h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA2h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA2h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA2h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Long Island? 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 Princeton Junction to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Long Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

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