NJ → PA · about 91 miles
Princeton Junction to Lancaster train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Lancaster. The fastest takes 1 hour 51 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:20 AM and the last at 9:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 51m
- First train
- 6:20 AM
- Last train
- 9:15 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Lancaster. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM New | 8:28 AM | 2h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 AM | 8:38 AM | 1h 58m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 AM | 8:40 AM | 2h 00m | Mon, Tue from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 9:46 AM | 2h 01m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:48 AM | 9:46 AM | 1h 58m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:13 AM | 10:04 AM | 1h 51m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 PM | 11:17 PM | 2h 02m | Mon–Fri from Nov 17 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Return trip: Lancaster to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Lancaster?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 51 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Lancaster?
The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 9:15 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Lancaster?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Lancaster leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.