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The average train between Princeton Junction and Washington DC takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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.

3h 59m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$369
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
$55–688

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 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 13m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 40m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 2m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 19m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 32m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Washington DC? 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: 178 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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 Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 3h 14m.

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