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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Durham takes 14h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Princeton to Durham. 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 1m
Duration
509 mi
Distance
$335
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Princeton to Durham train times

Trains run once daily between Princeton and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:53 AM which arrives into Durham at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak17h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak20h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak12h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Durham? 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: 509.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 1m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 11h 48m.

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