The average train between Philadelphia and Princeton University takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Philadelphia to Princeton University. 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 hourly between Philadelphia and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Trenton and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Princeton University station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Philadelphia to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Princeton University is 61.2 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton University via Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, Princeton Jct., and Princeton in around 1h 22m.