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Short Hills to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Short Hills and Princeton Junction takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Short Hills to Princeton Junction. 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 4m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Newark Broad St

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  1. Take the train from Short Hills to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mneg / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 45m
$13–37

Short Hills to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Short Hills and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Short Hills to Princeton Jct. via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 45m.

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