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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Union Station | Princeton Junction Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Princeton Junction Station | No tags | ||||
NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Union Station | Princeton Junction Station | No tags |
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Get from Washington to Princeton
The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 494, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Washington to Princeton?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Princeton start from R 494. The average price for this train route is around R 1 898. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 36m, covering a distance of 258 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Princeton route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 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 06:20. 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 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Princeton?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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 4.7 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.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 491To 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 R 491 to R 10 556 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 R 491, which is on 2026-01-29.
