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Trip Overview

The average train between Short Hills and Princeton Junction takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours 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 3m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Short Hills to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 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 11:47 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Broad St and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 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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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 40m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 40m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Short Hills to Princeton Junction? 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 Short Hills to Princeton Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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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