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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Princeton takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring to Princeton. 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 58m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
$123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Silver Spring to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Princeton at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 19m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 17m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 30m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 8m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Princeton? 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: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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