The average train between Princeton and Summit takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton to Summit. 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 Summit. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Summit at 1:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Summit. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Summit station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Princeton to Summit train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Summit train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Summit station.
The distance between Princeton and Summit is 47.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Summit via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 38m.