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Princeton Junction to Lower Manhattan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to Lower Manhattan. 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 25m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
1h 38m
$6–25

Princeton Junction to Lower Manhattan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Princeton Junction and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 3:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 26m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 16m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 12m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Lower Manhattan? 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.

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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, 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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