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The average train between Reading and Princeton takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 13m
Duration
295 mi
Distance
$440
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
7h 11m
$60–794

Reading to Princeton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Princeton at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit14h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 43m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 2m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 47m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 43m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 2m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 47m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 46m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 30m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 4m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 46m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 30m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 4m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 46m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 30m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 4m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 46m • 4 changes

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    MBTAMBTAAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 30m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Reading to Princeton via Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 7h 11m.

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