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Trip Overview

The average train between White Plains and Princeton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from White Plains 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 30m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 1m
$18–51

White Plains to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between White Plains and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from White Plains is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Princeton at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 48m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 36m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 32m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)MTANJ TransitNJ Transit2h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from White Plains to Princeton? 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 White Plains to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from White Plains to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 1m.

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