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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Long Island takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Long Island. 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 43m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
2h 4m
$9–37

Princeton to Long Island train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Long Island at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA3h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Long Island? 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 Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, 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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