Train from Pittsburgh to Princeton, NJ, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Pittsburgh to Princeton on 14 December
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Union Station
Princeton Junction StationCheapestFastest
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Pittsburgh to Princeton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Princeton. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 882, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 20mAverage duration
447 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 882 - R 1 971Average duration6h 20m
11kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 882 - R 25 411Average duration12h 21m
41kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Pittsburgh to Princeton?

    The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Princeton start from R 1 882. The average price for this train route is around R 4 441. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Princeton?

    The average train journey time from Pittsburgh to Princeton is 12h 21m, covering a distance of 455 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 21m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Pittsburgh to Princeton route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Pittsburgh to Princeton?

    The earliest train from Pittsburgh to Princeton departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
R 2 092
11/12
R 4 513
Today
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13/12
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14/12
R 4 478
15/12
R 2 870
16/12
R 2 438
17/12
R 2 438
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 092

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 092 to R 24 151 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Princeton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 438, which is on 2025-12-16.

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