NJ → MA · about 223 miles
Princeton Junction to Canton train schedule
Amtrak runs 9 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Canton. The fastest takes 5 hours 2 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:57 AM and the last at 6:02 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 9
- Fastest trip
- 5h 02m
- First train
- 7:57 AM
- Last train
- 6:02 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Route 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:57 AM | 12:59 PM | 5h 02m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 1:19 PM | 5h 22m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:48 AM | 3:08 PM | 5h 20m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:46 AM | 5:04 PM | 5h 18m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 5h 15m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:12 PM | 6:40 PM | 5h 28m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:46 PM | 11:40 PM | 5h 54m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:02 PM | 11:31 PM | 5h 29m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Canton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Canton
- Route 128 Amtrak Station Map of Route 128 Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Canton to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Canton?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 22 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Canton?
The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:02 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Canton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Canton leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.