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Princeton to Empire State Building trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Empire State Building takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Princeton to Empire State Building. 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 27m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
1h 51m
$5–30

Princeton to Empire State Building train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Princeton and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 35m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

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.

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