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Alexandria to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 3 hours 33 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:52 AM and the last at 5:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 3h 33m
- First train
- 7:52 AM
- Last train
- 5:10 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:52 AM | 11:45 AM | 3h 53m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 11:48 AM | 3h 56m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 11:45 AM | 3h 48m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 8:43 PM | 3h 34m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 8:58 PM | 3h 49m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 9:12 PM | 4h 03m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 8:43 PM | 3h 33m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 33 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:10 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.