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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Long Island City takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Princeton to Long Island 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 42m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton to Long Island City train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Long Island City at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 43m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 40m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 20m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA4h 4m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 43m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 40m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA5h 26m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA4h 16m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA4h 16m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Long Island 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 Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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