Train Travel to Princeton
New Jersey Transit and Amtrak
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit operate trains along the Northeast Corridor rail line that stop at Princeton Junction. Travelers can then transfer to a single-car train operated by New Jersey Transit, known locally as the "Dinky," for the five-minute ride to Princeton Station. The station is located on University Place at the southern end of campus, across from the McCarter Theatre Center.
NJT Home Page
NJ Transit Train Schedules
Amtrak Home Page
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Travelers from central Philadelphia may take the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), R7 line, to Trenton, N.J. Riders must then transfer to New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line to Princeton Junction and transfer to the "Dinky" to Princeton (see above).
University Resources
Princeton Travel Portal - Rail Information