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The average train between Stamford and Princeton takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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.

2h 37m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
$276
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 39m
$12–581

Stamford to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Stamford and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 20m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 45m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 45m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 39m.

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