The average train between Princeton and Newark takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Princeton to Newark. 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 every 30 minutes between Princeton and Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Newark. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Princeton to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Princeton and Newark is 59.5 km. The road distance is 66 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 59 min. Two other operators also service this route.