The average train between Princeton and Columbus Circle takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Princeton and Columbus Circle. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Columbus Circle at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Columbus Circle station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Princeton to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Princeton and Columbus Circle is 73.9 km. The road distance is 85 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m.