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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Princeton takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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 33m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
$65
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
4h 30m
$50–123

Washington DC to Princeton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Washington DC and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Princeton via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 30m.

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