NJ → MD · about 152 miles
Princeton Junction to New Carrollton train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to New Carrollton. The fastest takes 2 hours 18 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:43 AM and the last at 9:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 18m
- First train
- 5:43 AM
- Last train
- 9:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at New Carrollton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:43 AM | 8:05 AM | 2h 22m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:43 AM | 8:14 AM | 2h 31m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 12:20 PM | 2h 20m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 12:26 PM | 2h 26m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 12:22 PM | 2h 19m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 1:35 PM | 2h 42m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 AM | 1:36 PM | 2h 41m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:56 AM | 1:38 PM | 2h 42m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:18 PM | 2h 18m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:23 PM | 2h 23m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:24 PM | 2h 24m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:26 PM | 2h 26m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton
- New Carrollton Amtrak Station Map of New Carrollton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Carrollton to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to New Carrollton?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 18 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to New Carrollton?
The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM (Mon–Thu) and the last at 9:00 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to New Carrollton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to New Carrollton leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.