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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and North Carolina takes 14h 58m and the fastest train takes 14h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 58m
Duration
553 mi
Distance
$359
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Princeton Junction to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Princeton Junction and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 2:32 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Trenton Transit Center and take an average of 14h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 2m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to North Carolina? 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 Princeton Junction to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 552.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 11h 29m.

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