The average train between Princeton and New Canaan takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to New Canaan. 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 every 2 hours between Princeton and New Canaan. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 6:57 PM which arrives into New Canaan at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Princeton to New Canaan? 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 New Canaan. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at New Canaan station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Princeton to New Canaan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to New Canaan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
The distance between Princeton and New Canaan is 132.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to New Canaan via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 4h 3m.