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The average train between Queens and Princeton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Queens to Princeton. 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
Duration
62 mi
Distance
$28
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Queens to Princeton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Queens and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Queens is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 25m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 29m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Queens to Princeton? 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

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

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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