The average train between Silver Spring and Princeton University takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring to Princeton University. 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 University. The earliest departure is at 1:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 49m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at Princeton University station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Silver Spring to Princeton University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Princeton University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Trenton station.
The distance between Silver Spring and Princeton University is 252.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.