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Trip Overview

The average train between Hartford and Princeton takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Hartford 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 30m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
$335
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via New Haven

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  1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
  2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
4h 51m
$43–665

Hartford to Princeton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hartford and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hartford is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Princeton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 4m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 14m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 33m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 25m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 25m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 25m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 25m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 25m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 21m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hartford 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: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Princeton via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 4h 51m.

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