Hackensack to Princeton Junction Trains

Hackensack to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Princeton Junction takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack 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 43m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: $21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec

1h 36m

$6–33

Hackensack to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Princeton Junction. 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 Junction at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:00 PM → 11:46 PM
1h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:53 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:47 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:01 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 12:30 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack 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.

Hackensack to Princeton Junction trains

Trip Overview

Train

Hackensack to Princeton Junction train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:00 PM → 11:46 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

6:46 AM → 8:27 AM

7:46 AM → 9:27 AM

8:51 AM → 10:26 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:27 AM

7:46 AM → 9:27 AM

8:51 AM → 10:26 AM

10:51 AM → 12:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

Train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Hackensack to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Hackensack to Princeton Junction train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

10:00 PM → 11:46 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

5:52 AM → 7:53 AM

7:17 AM → 8:47 AM

8:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:51 AM → 2:38 AM

6:46 AM → 8:27 AM

7:46 AM → 9:27 AM

8:51 AM → 10:26 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:46 AM → 8:27 AM

7:46 AM → 9:27 AM

8:51 AM → 10:26 AM

10:51 AM → 12:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

Train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Where to next?

Train trips from Hackensack

Train trips to Princeton Junction

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