VA → NJ · about 244 miles
Richmond to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Richmond to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:19 AM and the last at 3:13 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 5h 30m
- First train
- 5:19 AM
- Last train
- 3:13 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:19 AM | 11:45 AM | 6h 26m | Sat & Sun | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 11:48 AM | 6h 29m | Mon–Fri | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 11:45 AM | 6h 19m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:43 PM | 5h 35m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 8:58 PM | 5h 50m | Fri from Nov 6 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:08 PM | 9:12 PM | 6h 04m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 8:43 PM | 5h 30m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Richmond
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Richmond
Questions
How long is the train from Richmond to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first train from Richmond to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 3:13 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Richmond to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Richmond?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).