PA → NJ · about 61 miles

Downingtown to Princeton Junction train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Downingtown to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 1 hour 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:26 AM and the last at 4:13 PM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
1h 25m
First train
8:26 AM
Last train
4:13 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Downingtown Amtrak 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.

Direct trains from Downingtown, PA to Princeton Junction, NJ
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
8:26 AM10:00 AM1h 34mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Amtrak
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10:05 AM11:30 AM1h 25mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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1:07 PM2:50 PM1h 43mDailyAmtrak
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4:08 PM5:51 PM1h 43mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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4:13 PM5:51 PM1h 38mMon–Fri from Nov 23Amtrak
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Where to board in Downingtown Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Downingtown

Where the train stops in Princeton Junction

Return trip: Princeton Junction to Downingtown

Questions

How long is the train from Downingtown to Princeton Junction?

The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 25 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 38 minutes.

What time is the first train from Downingtown to Princeton Junction?

The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 4:13 PM (Mon–Fri).

Which rail companies go from Downingtown to Princeton Junction?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Downingtown?

Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Downingtown Amtrak.