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Trip Overview

The average train between Cary and Princeton takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Cary 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.

10h 39m
Duration
490 mi
Distance
$146
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cary to Princeton train times

Trains run once daily between Cary and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cary is at 9:47 AM which arrives into Princeton at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Trenton and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit11h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cary to Princeton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 490 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Trenton once daily. Tickets cost $110–280 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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