NJ → PA · about 37 miles
Princeton Junction to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 42 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 33 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:43 AM and the last at 11:01 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 33m
- First train
- 5:43 AM
- Last train
- 11:01 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 | 6:21 AM | 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:43 AM | 6:22 AM | 39m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:20 AM New | 6:58 AM | 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 18 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:40 AM | 7:18 AM | 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 8:25 AM | 40m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:48 AM | 8:25 AM | 37m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:07 AM | 8:47 AM | 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:07 AM | 8:49 AM | 42m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:13 AM | 8:46 AM | 33m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 10:35 AM | 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 10:38 AM | 35m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 11:35 AM | 42m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 AM | 11:37 AM | 42m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:56 AM | 11:37 AM | 41m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:13 AM | 11:51 AM | 38m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:06 PM | 1:41 PM | 35m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 PM | 5:57 PM | 38m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 9:35 PM | 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 PM | 9:55 PM | 40m | Mon–Fri from Nov 17 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:01 PM | 11:45 PM | 44m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 33 minutes; the typical trip is 38 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 11:01 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.