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The average train between Princeton and Madison takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton to Madison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
$313
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via New York

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
5h 8m
$26–636

Princeton to Madison train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton and Madison. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Madison at 4:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 9m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 43m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak9h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 3m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 9m • 3 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 3m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 9m • 3 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 10m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 5m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak3h 50m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak7h 47m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 3m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 9m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak5h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak6h 25m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 3m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak4h 9m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak5h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton to Madison? 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: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Madison via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New Haven in around 5h 8m.

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