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The average train between Princeton and North Plainfield takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to North Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h
Duration
57 mi
Distance
$22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
2h 27m
$14–44

Princeton to North Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 1:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 2:01 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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit6h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 50m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to North Plainfield? 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: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and North Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Plainfield via Princeton Jct. and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 27m.

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