How much does a train ticket cost from Princeton to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to New York City start from £126. The average price for this train route is around £287. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Princeton to New York City?

The average train journey time from Princeton to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 805 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Princeton to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to New York City?

The earliest train from Princeton to New York City departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 12:21.

Train Princeton to New York City from £346 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Princeton to New York City on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:31	Princeton, IL	1d 7h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	12:21	Princeton, IL	1d 4h	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	08:31	Princeton, IL	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	12:21	Princeton, IL	1d 5h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	08:31	Princeton, IL	1d 12h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Get from Princeton to New York City

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just £126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1d 7hAverage duration

805 milesDistance

118kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £126

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Princeton, IL, US to New York City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Princeton to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to New York City start from £126. The average price for this train route is around £287. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to New York City?
The average train journey time from Princeton to New York City is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 805 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Princeton to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to New York City?
The earliest train from Princeton to New York City departs at 08:31. And the latest train departs at 12:21.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£148

11/12

£142

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£574

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£346

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The cheapest trip from Princeton, IL, US to New York City was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £142

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Princeton, IL, US to New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £142 to £1,360 for a train ticket from Princeton, IL, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £346, which is on 2025-12-13.