The average train between Washington DC and Princeton Junction takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Washington DC and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 9:12 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Washington DC to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Washington DC to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Princeton Junction is 260.5 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
