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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Washington DC takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$356
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 14m
$44–679

Princeton Junction to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton Junction and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington DC via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 14m.

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