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Washington DC to Princeton Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Princeton Junction takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington DC to Princeton Junction. 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 18m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Northeast Regional
3h 49m
$49–109

Washington DC to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Washington DC and Princeton Junction. 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 Junction at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Princeton Junction, 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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