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The average train between Silver Spring and Princeton takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring 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.

4h 2m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
$59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
3h 56m
$46–117

Silver Spring to Princeton train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Princeton at 8:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 30m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 30m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 51m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit3h 35m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring 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: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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