The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 4 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for New Haven, CT on Sat, Apr 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
164 Northeast Regional11:46 AM2h58Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2:44 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1001One-way0 transfers
164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line11:46 AM3h16Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:02 PMNew Haven, CT$1031One-way1 transfer
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional10:00 AM4h44Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2:44 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1921One-way1 transfer
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter10:00 AM3h15Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ1:15 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1981One-way1 transfer
164 Northeast Regional11:46 AM2h58Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2:44 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1001One-way0 transfers
660 Keystone Service · 54 Vermonter10:00 AM3h15Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ1:15 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1981One-way1 transfer
164 Northeast Regional · 464 Amtrak Hartford Line11:46 AM3h16Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ3:02 PMNew Haven, CT$1031One-way1 transfer
660 Keystone Service · 164 Northeast Regional10:00 AM4h44Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2:44 PMUnion Station, New Haven, CT$1921One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$99 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT train times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT trains for today, Friday, April 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
172 Northeast Regional | 1:48 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h56 | 4:44 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 5:12 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h59 | 8:11 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional | 6:51 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 4h10 | 11:01 PM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional | 9:52 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 3h48 | 1:40 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional · 478 Amtrak Hartford Line | 9:52 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 4h05 | 1:57 AM New Haven, CT | 2 transfers | |
176 Northeast Regional | 10:02 PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ | 2h57 | 12:59 AM Union Station, New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Trains from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 6:12 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Princeton, NJ and New Haven, CT from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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