The average train between Princeton and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Lower Manhattan. 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 Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Princeton to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Princeton and Lower Manhattan is 69.6 km. The road distance is 86 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m.