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The average train between George Washington University and Princeton takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from George Washington University 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.

4h 13m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trentontrain train Palmetto / ...
4h 36m
$41–113

George Washington University to Princeton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between George Washington University and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from George Washington University is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 43m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 14m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 40m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 182.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Amtrak operates a train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Trenton every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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