The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia, PA 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 every 4 hours between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Philadelphia, PA to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Princeton train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton is 61.5 km. The road distance is 74 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–26 and the journey takes 33 min.