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The average train between Princeton and Queens takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Queens. 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 19m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
$28
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Princeton to Queens train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton and Queens. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Queens at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 29m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 59m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 21m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road5h 20m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 31m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 17m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 16m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Queens? 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.

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  • Distance: 62.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Queens, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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