The average train between Princeton and Beacon takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Beacon. 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 hourly between Princeton and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Beacon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Princeton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Princeton and Beacon is 141 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Beacon via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 4h 21m.