Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC train

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Cheap train tickets from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak135 Northeast Regional
07:05PM2h34
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
09:39PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak65 Northeast Regional
12:22AM6h07
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
06:29AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$321One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak87 Northeast Regional
04:05PM2h30
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
06:35PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$571One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak159 Northeast Regional
06:05PM2h34
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
08:39PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$571One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak163 Northeast Regional
05:06PM2h27
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
07:33PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$571One-way
0 transfers

Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 14
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
65 Northeast Regional
12:22AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ6h07 06:29AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
05:17AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h25 07:42AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
89 Palmetto
06:58AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h26 09:24AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
08:04AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h27 10:31AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
101 Northeast Regional
08:46AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h27 11:13AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
153 Northeast Regional
09:05AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h27 11:32AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
155 Northeast Regional
09:46AM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ2h55 12:41PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
103 Northeast Regional
09:49AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h29 12:18PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
155 Northeast Regional
10:00AM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2h41 12:41PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
143 Northeast Regional
10:51AM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h31 01:22PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
147 Northeast Regional
01:52PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h24 04:16PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
19 Crescent
03:01PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h46 05:47PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
161 Northeast Regional
03:05PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h24 05:29PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
97 Silver Meteor
03:34PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h46 06:20PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
87 Northeast Regional
04:05PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h30 06:35PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
163 Northeast Regional
05:06PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h27 07:33PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
159 Northeast Regional
06:05PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h34 08:39PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
135 Northeast Regional
07:05PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h34 09:39PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
57 Vermonter
07:59PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h31 10:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
165 Northeast Regional
08:46PM New Brunswick Station, New Brunswick, NJ2h55 11:41PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
165 Northeast Regional
09:00PM Princeton Junction Station at West Windsor, West Windsor Township, NJ2h41 11:41PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
165 Northeast Regional
09:13PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h28 11:41PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
167 Northeast Regional
10:05PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ2h28 12:33AM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC

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Fastest Journey

2 h 24 m

Average

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

23

Distance

260 km

Of the 23 trains that leave Princeton, NJ for Washington, DC every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak147 Northeast Regional
01:52PM2h24
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
04:16PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak161 Northeast Regional
03:05PM2h24
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
05:29PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1431One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak151 Northeast Regional
05:17AM2h25
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
07:42AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak89 Palmetto
06:58AM2h26
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
09:24AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1801One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak153 Northeast Regional
09:05AM2h27
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
11:32AMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1431One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC

Trains from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€16) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
160 miles (259 km)
Average train duration
3h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€16)
Trains per day
30
Direct trains
28
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 26m
First train
00:20
Last train
23:09
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC trains

Find the best trains between Princeton, NJ and Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from $12 (€11). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Washington, DC from Princeton, NJ.

Train information from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12

FAQs: Trains from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC is $70 (€63); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC train travel time is 2 h 26 min   for the 161 mile (259 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC leaves at 12: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 09 PM.
There are 30 trains a day from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Princeton, NJ and Washington, DC as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 09 PM.
A trip to Washington, DC from Princeton, NJ is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC including taking a train, flight or bus.

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