The average train between Philadelphia and Princeton takes 1h 3m 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 twice daily between Philadelphia and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, 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 3m. 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 3m.
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 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.
