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Trip Overview

The average train between Schenectady and Princeton takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Schenectady to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration
210 mi
Distance
$124
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
5h 14m
$94–168

Schenectady to Princeton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Schenectady and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schenectady is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Princeton at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 49m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 49m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 3m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schenectady to Princeton? 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: 209.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 14m.

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