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Trip Overview

The average train between Ottawa and Princeton takes 17h 29m and the fastest train takes 16h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Ottawa 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.

17h 29m
Duration
543 mi
Distance
$343
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Ottawa to Princeton train times

Trains run once daily between Ottawa and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Princeton at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 17h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit17h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit17h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit16h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit16h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit17h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit17h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit17h 57m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa 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.

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 542.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 29m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Princeton via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 15h 53m.

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