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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Princeton takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
$123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bethesda to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Princeton at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 30m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 41m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 55m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 26m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 27m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 32m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 27m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 12m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit4h 2m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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