The average train between Gaithersburg and Princeton takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Princeton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg station and arriving at Princeton station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Gaithersburg to Princeton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Princeton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Trenton station.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Princeton is 255.3 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.