The average train between Philadelphia and Princeton takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia 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 and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Princeton station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Philadelphia to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton is 61.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–25 and the journey takes 33 min.