The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 3 trains that leave New York, NY for Princeton, NJ every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for New York, NY to Princeton, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 69 km
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£17 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Princeton, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Princeton, NJ trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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661 Keystone Service | 12:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h46 | 12:46 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 14:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h54 | 14:59 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
165 Northeast Regional | 01:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0h58 | 01:59 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ
Trains from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 43m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between New York, NY and Princeton, NJ from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Princeton, NJ train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Princeton, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Princeton, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Princeton, NJ
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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