NJ → VA · about 244 miles
Princeton Junction to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Richmond. The fastest takes 5 hours 26 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:07 AM and the last at 10:03 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 5h 26m
- First train
- 8:07 AM
- Last train
- 10:03 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:07 AM | 3:15 PM | 7h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 3:26 PM | 5h 26m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 18m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 4:18 PM | 6h 15m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Richmond 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 Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 26 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:03 AM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Princeton Junction to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Richmond leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.