MA → NJ · about 223 miles
Canton to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Canton to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 5 hours 14 minutes; the first train leaves at 3:26 PM and the last at 5:46 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 14m
- First train
- 3:26 PM
- Last train
- 5:46 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Route 128 Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:26 PM | 8:59 PM | 5h 33m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:31 PM | 8:59 PM | 5h 28m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:46 PM | 11:00 PM | 5h 14m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Canton Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Canton
- Route 128 Amtrak Station Map of Route 128 Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Canton
Questions
How long is the train from Canton to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 14 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 33 minutes.
What time is the first train from Canton to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 3:26 PM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:46 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Canton to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Canton?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Route 128 Amtrak Station.