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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Princeton takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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 24m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
$62
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  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
3h 53m
$51–117

Washington to Princeton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Washington and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Princeton via 30th Street Station, Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 53m.

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