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Washington to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Princeton Station (NJ Transit) takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Princeton Station (NJ Transit). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
$118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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$99–159

Washington to Princeton Station (NJ Transit) train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Princeton Station (NJ Transit). The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Princeton Station (NJ Transit) at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Trenton and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Princeton Station (NJ Transit)? 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: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Princeton Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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