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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Princeton takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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 45m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
$64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
4h 11m
$51–118

Washington DC to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day.

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