Rome2Rio

Upper East Side to Princeton University trains

Find Transport to Princeton University

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Upper East Side and Princeton University takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Upper East Side to Princeton University. 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 43m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$24
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 13m
$9–37

Upper East Side to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Upper East Side and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper East Side is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

  •  → 

    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes

  •  → 

    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

  •  → 

    MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper East Side to Princeton University? 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 Upper East Side to Princeton University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

Operators