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The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia, PA 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.

1h 14m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
$35
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
1h 56m
$29–55

Philadelphia, PA to Princeton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Philadelphia, PA and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Princeton at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit54 min • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit59 min • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 40m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit1h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Princeton, 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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