The average train between Newark and Princeton takes 1h 6m 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.
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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Newark to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Princeton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Newark and Princeton is 59.5 km. The road distance is 66 km.
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.
