The average train between Princeton and Matawan takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Matawan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Princeton and Matawan. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Matawan at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Princeton to Matawan? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Matawan station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Princeton to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Princeton and Matawan is 37.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Aberdeen-Matawan via Princeton Jct. and Rahway in around 2h 13m.