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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Lower Manhattan. 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 40m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
1h 59m
$9–37

Princeton to Lower Manhattan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Princeton and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 18m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitMTA1h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Lower Manhattan? 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.

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  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, 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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