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.
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.



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3h 47m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Trenton station via Trenton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Silver Spring to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Princeton is 252.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m.