The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 8 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for New York, NY every day 8 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 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
138 Northeast Regional
652 Keystone Service
176 Northeast Regional
172 Northeast Regional
646 Keystone Service
646 Keystone Service
650 Keystone Service
176 Northeast Regional
172 Northeast Regional
652 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Princeton, NJ to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY 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 58m. 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
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Princeton, NJ to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to New York, NY trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
172 Northeast Regional | 14:45 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h00 | 15:45 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
112 Northeast Regional | 15:10 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h04 | 16:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
646 Keystone Service | 16:31 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0h48 | 17:19 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 18:12 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 1h03 | 19:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 19:51 Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 0h49 | 20:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Princeton, NJ to New York, NY by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
17 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
20 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY
Trains from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 57m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Princeton, NJ and New York, NY from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
NJ Transit
FAQs: Princeton, NJ to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Princeton, NJ and New York, NY
- 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
Most popular train connections from Princeton, NJ
More options for your journey from Princeton, NJ to New York, NY
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
