The average train between Hoboken and Princeton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hoboken 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 every 30 minutes between Hoboken and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Hoboken is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hoboken to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Hoboken station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Hoboken to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Hoboken to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Hoboken and Princeton is 69.4 km. The road distance is 74 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 4m.