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The average train between Rhode Island and Princeton takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhode Island 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.

5h 10m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
$398
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Providence 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
5h 11m
$47–708

Rhode Island to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Rhode Island and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Princeton at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 14m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 46m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 21m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 1m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 35m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 35m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rhode Island 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.

Map of how to get from Rhode Island to Princeton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 11m.

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