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The average train between Hackensack and Princeton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack 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.
Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Secaucus Upper Level station and arriving at Princeton Jct. station via Princeton Jct. station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Hackensack to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Hackensack to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Hackensack and Princeton is 79.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
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.
