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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Princeton takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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.

1h 55m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scotch Plains to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Scotch Plains and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 11m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 38m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 11m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains 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.

Map of how to get from Scotch Plains to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

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

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