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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Columbus Circle takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Columbus Circle. 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 37m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
1h 50m
$9–37

Princeton to Columbus Circle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Princeton and Columbus Circle. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Columbus Circle at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 29m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 45m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 51m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Columbus Circle, 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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