Paterson to Princeton Trains

Paterson to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paterson and Princeton takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson 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 59m
Duration: 58 mi
Distance: $27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec

2h 6m

$9–45

Paterson to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Paterson and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Princeton at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:58 PM → 8:54 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:46 PM → 9:53 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
8:29 PM → 10:17 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:23 PM → 11:16 PM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:08 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:08 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:08 AM
2h • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Princeton? 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.

Paterson to Princeton trains

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Paterson to Princeton train times

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:58 PM → 8:54 PM

7:46 PM → 9:53 PM

8:29 PM → 10:17 PM

9:23 PM → 11:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Paterson to Princeton trains

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Paterson to Princeton train times

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:58 PM → 8:54 PM

7:46 PM → 9:53 PM

8:29 PM → 10:17 PM

9:23 PM → 11:16 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 7:22 AM

5:51 AM → 8:08 AM

7:08 AM → 9:08 AM

9:17 AM → 11:11 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level

Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.

Train trips from Paterson

Train trips to Princeton

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