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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia and Princeton takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 14h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Columbia 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.

15h 3m
Duration
681 mi
Distance
$448
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Columbia to Princeton train times

Trains run once daily between Columbia and Princeton. The service departs Columbia at 4:22 AM at night, which arrives into Princeton at 19:33:00. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit15h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit15h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit15h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit14h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit15h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit14h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit14h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia 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: 681.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Princeton via Washington Union Station, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, and Princeton Jct. in around 14h 32m.

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