The average train between Princeton Junction and Short Hills takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Short Hills station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Princeton Junction to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Short Hills is 52.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Short Hills via Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 15m.