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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Columbia University takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton to Columbia University. 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 51m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
2h 12m
$9–37

Princeton to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA2h 2m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 52m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Columbia University, 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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