NJ → DC · about 160 miles
Princeton Junction to Washington train schedule
Amtrak runs 28 direct trains a week from Princeton Junction to Washington. The fastest takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:43 AM and the last at 9:00 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 36m
- First train
- 5:43 AM
- Last train
- 9:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arrives at Washington Union 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 | 8:22 AM | 2h 39m | Mon–Thu from Dec 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:43 AM | 8:31 AM | 2h 48m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:07 AM | 11:02 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 12:39 PM | 2h 39m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 12:45 PM | 2h 45m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 12:41 PM | 2h 38m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 1:37 PM | 2h 44m | Sat from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 1:54 PM | 3h 01m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:55 AM | 1:55 PM | 3h 00m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:56 AM | 1:57 PM | 3h 01m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:13 AM | 1:52 PM | 2h 39m | Sat & Sun from Nov 28 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:13 AM | 1:58 PM | 2h 45m | Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:06 PM | 3:45 PM | 2h 39m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 PM | 8:01 PM | 2h 42m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:36 PM | 2h 36m | Sat & Sun from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:41 PM | 2h 41m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:42 PM | 2h 42m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:00 PM | 11:44 PM | 2h 44m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Princeton Junction Where you get off in Washington 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 Washington
Return trip: Washington to Princeton Junction
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton Junction to Washington?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton Junction to Washington?
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 Washington?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton Junction?
Trains to Washington leave from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.