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Trip Overview

The average train between Paterson and Princeton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h
Duration
58 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 6m
$7–39

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 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton via Secaucus Upper Level and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 6m.

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