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Trip Overview

The average train between Center City and Princeton University takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train service runs several times per day from Center City to Princeton University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 6m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Center City to Princeton University train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Center City and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Center City is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit52 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit53 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 5m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 8m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit54 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit43 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit50 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit55 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit1h 25m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit50 min • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit55 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Center City to Princeton University? 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.

Map of how to get from Center City to Princeton University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Center City, PA, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 33 min.

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