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The average train between Plainfield and Princeton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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 58m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
2h 5m
$15–48

Plainfield to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Princeton at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit2h 9m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakNJ Transit1h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 35m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield 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.

Map of how to get from Plainfield to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Netherwood to Princeton via Newark Penn Station and Princeton Jct. in around 2h 5m.

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