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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Louis and Princeton takes 28h 20m and the fastest train takes 28h 19m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from St. Louis 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.

28h 20m
Duration
1,288 mi
Distance
$804
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

St. Louis to Princeton train times

Trains run 6 times a week between St. Louis and Princeton. The service departs St. Louis at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Princeton at 20:14:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 28h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit28h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis 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.

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,288.1 mi
  • Duration: 28h 20m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Princeton via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 27h 57m.

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