The average train between Princeton and Rutherford takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Rutherford. 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 Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Rutherford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Rutherford station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Princeton to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
The distance between Princeton and Rutherford is 70.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 6m.