Princeton Junction to Washington DC Trains

Princeton Junction to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Washington DC takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: $369
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
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3h 14m

$55–688

Princeton Junction to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton Junction and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
5:19 PM → 8:14 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:01 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:16 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
10h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:16 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 5:28 AM
Arrives next day
8h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:13 AM
3h • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Washington DC? 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.

Princeton Junction to Washington DC trains

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Princeton Junction to Washington DC train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM

1:06 PM → 3:55 PM

5:19 PM → 8:14 PM

11:01 PM → 6:40 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:16 AM

10:00 AM → 1:34 PM

10:53 AM → 2:34 PM

9:00 PM → 6:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:10 AM

10:00 AM → 1:16 PM

11:13 AM → 2:34 PM

9:00 PM → 5:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM

6:40 AM → 9:50 AM

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM

1:06 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM

6:40 AM → 9:50 AM

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM

1:06 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM

6:40 AM → 9:50 AM

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM

1:06 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:15 AM

6:40 AM → 9:50 AM

8:13 AM → 11:13 AM

1:06 PM → 3:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station

Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station

Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station

Train trips from Princeton Junction

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11:01 PM → 6:40 AM
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9:00 PM → 6:28 AM
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9:00 PM → 5:28 AM
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