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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

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 2m
$27–59

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 Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 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, October 25, 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 TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 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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