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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Princeton University takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 9m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
59 min
$26–47

Philadelphia to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia and Princeton University. 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 University at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 8m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Princeton University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 33 min.

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