The average train between Short Hills and Princeton Junction takes 2h 11m 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.
Trains run hourly between Short Hills and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Short Hills to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Short Hills and Princeton Junction is 52.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Short Hills to Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 56m.