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Princeton Junction to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Washington DC takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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.

2h 50m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$112
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
3h
$26–272

Princeton Junction to Washington DC train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 9:00 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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