DC → NJ · about 160 miles
Washington to Princeton Junction train schedule
Amtrak runs 19 direct trains a week from Washington to Princeton Junction. The fastest takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 6:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 2h 25m
- First train
- 5:20 AM
- Last train
- 6:35 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Princeton Junction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 7:56 AM | 2h 36m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 AM | 7:56 AM | 2h 31m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 AM | 9:47 AM | 2h 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 10:16 AM | 2h 31m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 11:45 AM | 2h 55m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 11:45 AM | 2h 35m | Thu, Sat, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 11:48 AM | 2h 33m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 1:11 PM | 2h 36m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:10 PM | 5:45 PM | 2h 35m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 2h 25m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:10 PM | 8:43 PM | 2h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:10 PM | 8:58 PM | 2h 48m | Fri from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 9:12 PM | 2h 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Princeton Junction The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Princeton Junction
- Princeton Junction Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Junction Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton Junction to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Princeton Junction?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 33 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Princeton Junction?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 6:35 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Washington to Princeton Junction?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Princeton Junction leave from Washington (Union Station).