PA → NJ · about 91 miles
Lancaster to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Lancaster to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 1 hour 56 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:56 AM and the last at 3:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 1h 56m
- First train
- 7:56 AM
- Last train
- 3:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Lancaster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:56 AM | 10:00 AM | 2h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:34 AM | 11:30 AM | 1h 56m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:41 PM | 2:50 PM | 2h 09m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 5:51 PM | 2h 11m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 5:51 PM | 2h 06m | Mon–Fri from Nov 23 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Lancaster Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Lancaster
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Lancaster
Questions
How long is the train from Lancaster to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 56 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 6 minutes.
What time is the first train from Lancaster to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 3:45 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Lancaster to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Lancaster?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Lancaster Amtrak station.