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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and Princeton takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newark 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 5m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 16m
$13–33

Newark to Princeton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Newark and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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