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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Grand Central Station takes 21h 51m and the fastest train takes 21h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Princeton to Grand Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 51m
Duration
1,008 mi
Distance
$642
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Princeton to Grand Central Station train times

Trains run once daily between Princeton and Grand Central Station. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Princeton is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Grand Central Station at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 21h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak21h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak22h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak22h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak22h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Grand Central Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Princeton to Grand Central Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,008.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 51m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Grand Central Station via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 18m.

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