How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Princeton?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Princeton start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Princeton?

The average train journey time from Washington to Princeton is 2h 37m, covering a distance of 160 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Princeton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Princeton?

The earliest train from Washington to Princeton departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 18:35.

Which is the best train operator from Washington to Princeton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Princeton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Washington to Princeton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Princeton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Washington to Princeton from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Princeton on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:20	Union Station	3h 40m	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	15:45	Union Station	2h 20m	18:05	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:20	Union Station	2h 25m	11:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	15:10	Union Station	2h 35m	17:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	15:10	Union Station	2h 35m	17:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 18:27 EST.

Get from Washington to Princeton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

2h 37mAverage duration

160 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Princeton, NJ, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Princeton?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Princeton start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £63. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Princeton?
The average train journey time from Washington to Princeton is 2h 37m, covering a distance of 160 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Princeton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Princeton?
The earliest train from Washington to Princeton departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 18:35.
Which is the best train operator from Washington to Princeton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Princeton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Washington to Princeton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Princeton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£114

27/11

£38

Today

£44

29/11

£80

30/11

£170

01/12

£86

02/12

£31

03/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Princeton, NJ, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £31 to £850 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Princeton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £31, which is on 2025-12-02.