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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Philadelphia takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Philadelphia. 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 18m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Princeton to Philadelphia train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 25m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak52 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 14m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak7h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 15m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 2m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak52 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak52 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak52 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitAmtrak53 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Philadelphia? 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: 44.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 37 min.

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