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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Princeton start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from New York City to Princeton is 53m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 43m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from New York City to Princeton departs at 04:50. And the latest train departs at 22:05.

Train New York City to Princeton from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	CheapestFastest
Train	22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	55m	23:00	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	22:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	55m	23:00	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	46m	07:46	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	10:29	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	11:12	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	09:59	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	09:59	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	10:29	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	11:12	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	46m	07:46	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	10:29	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	11:12	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	09:59	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	09:59	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	10:29	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	11:12	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	48m	06:39	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	08:11	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	48m	06:39	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	08:11	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	48m	06:39	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	08:11	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	48m	06:39	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	08:11	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Princeton on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	48m	06:39	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	43m	21:13	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	04:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	52m	05:42	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	54m	08:11	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

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Get from New York City to Princeton

This route is served by train only

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

6train per day

53mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5611 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 £7

Amtrak New York City Princeton recent customer reviews

In both directions the trains were late. Without any message on the Princeton Junction station. For people traveling for the first time its quite stressful.

Temenuga N.

3 April 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Princeton, NJ, US 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 New York City to Princeton?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Princeton start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Princeton?
The average train journey time from New York City to Princeton is 53m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Princeton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Princeton?
The earliest train from New York City to Princeton departs at 04:50. And the latest train departs at 22:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£45

27/11

£45

Today

£17

29/11

£13

30/11

£13

01/12

£5

02/12

£5

03/12

£5

The cheapest trip from New York City to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £128 for a train ticket from New York City to Princeton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-01.