The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 36 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 $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 4 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for New Haven, CT on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.








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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€91 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:12 PM Princeton, NJ | 2h59 | 8:11 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:49 PM Princeton, NJ | 3h51 | 1:40 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 22:35 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Princeton, NJ to New Haven, CT start from as low as $31 (€25) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $112 (€91) depending on the train type and class.
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 $16 (€13). 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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