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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Terminal 8 takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Terminal 8. 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 37m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
2h 25m
$20–53

Princeton to Terminal 8 train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton and Terminal 8. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Terminal 8 at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain1h 57m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 27m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain5h 34m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain5h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 44m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 40m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain2h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Terminal 8? 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.

Map of how to get from Princeton to Terminal 8.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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