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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and New Jersey takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Princeton to New Jersey. 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 4m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
1h 19m
$24–46

Princeton to New Jersey train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and New Jersey. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:59 PM which arrives into New Jersey at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 7m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 5m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit4h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to New Jersey? 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: 41 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and New Jersey, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–20 and the journey takes 1h. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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