NJ → NJ · about 36 miles
Newark to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Newark to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 26 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:06 AM and the last at 10:22 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 26m
- First train
- 5:06 AM
- Last train
- 10:22 PM
7 of the 42 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
Every train leaves from Newark and arrives at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | 5:42 AM | 36m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:47 AM New | 6:19 AM | 32m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:07 AM | 6:39 AM | 32m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:14 AM | 7:43 AM | 29m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:17 AM | 7:46 AM | 29m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 AM | 8:05 AM | 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:34 AM | 8:11 AM | 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 9:59 AM | 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 10:02 AM | 37m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:24 AM | 10:52 AM | 28m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:26 AM | 10:54 AM | 28m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:27 AM | 10:55 AM | 28m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:45 AM | 11:12 AM | 27m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:26 PM | 1:04 PM | 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:41 PM | 5:17 PM | 36m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:18 PM | 8:59 PM | 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:47 PM | 9:13 PM | 26m | Mon–Fri from Nov 17 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:22 PM | 11:00 PM | 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Newark
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 26 minutes; the typical trip is 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 10:22 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the train from Newark to Princeton Junction stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 42 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.