The average train between Washington and Princeton takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Washington and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Trenton and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Princeton station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Washington to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
The distance between Washington and Princeton is 260 km. The road distance is 285 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m.