The average train between Manhattan and Princeton takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manhattan 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 Manhattan and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Manhattan to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Manhattan to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Manhattan and Princeton is 75.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
