The average train between Scotch Plains and Princeton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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.
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 10:38 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Princeton station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Scotch Plains to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Princeton is 41 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Princeton via Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 2m.