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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Princeton takes 1h 7m 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.

1h 7m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
57 min
$14–35

Philadelphia to Princeton train times

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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–210 and the journey takes 36 min. Amtrak also services this route twice daily.

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