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Trip Overview

The average train between East Rutherford and Princeton takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from East Rutherford 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.

1h 40m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

East Rutherford to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between East Rutherford and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from East Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 42m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 9m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–21 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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