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Princeton Junction to New Canaan trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and New Canaan takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to New Canaan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
$285
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 42m
$17–583

Princeton Junction to New Canaan train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Princeton Junction and New Canaan. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 7:30 PM which arrives into New Canaan at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to New Canaan? 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: 92.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to New Canaan via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 3h 42m.

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