The average train between Princeton Junction and Neptune City takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Neptune City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Neptune City. The earliest departure is at 3:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Neptune City at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Rahway and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Neptune City? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Neptune City. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Neptune City station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Princeton Junction to Neptune City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Neptune City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Neptune City is 51.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Bradley Beach via Rahway and Long Branch in around 3h 13m.