The average train between Princeton and Short Hills takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Short Hills? 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 Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Short Hills station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Princeton to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Princeton and Short Hills is 51.5 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Short Hills via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 38m.