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Gaithersburg to Princeton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Princeton takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 57m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
$65
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Subway, train

best
  1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
  2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train
4h 33m
$51–124

Gaithersburg to Princeton train times

Trains run twice daily between Gaithersburg and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 196.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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