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Trip Overview

The average train between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Princeton Junction takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is an hourly train service from Union Station (NJ Transit) 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.

1h 19m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Union Station (NJ Transit) to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station (NJ Transit) is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit49 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 23m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak54 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 2m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak56 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 2m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak56 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Union Station (NJ Transit) 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 Union Station (NJ Transit) to Princeton Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Union Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–20 and the journey takes 55 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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