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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Jersey City takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Princeton to Jersey City. 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 16m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton to Jersey City train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Jersey City. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Jersey City at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 5m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit51 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit3h 9m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Jersey City? 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 Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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