The average train between Hartford and Princeton takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford 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 twice daily between Hartford and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 48m • 3 changes



4h 28m • 3 changes



4h 28m • 3 changes



4h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hartford to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Princeton station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Hartford to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
Hartford to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Hartford and Princeton is 228.4 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Princeton via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 50m.