Trains from Princeton, NJ to Washington, DC

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TodayNov 6
from US$36
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FriNov 8
from US$36
SatNov 9
from US$177
SunNov 10
MonNov 11
from US$26
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Next departures to Washington

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: November 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: November 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: November 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: November 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Princeton
    Departure location: Princeton Junction Station
    Arrival time: November 8 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:15 PM EST.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Train Princeton to Washington: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$77
Average train trip duration2h 41m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:43am
Distance258 km
Latest train departure11:01pm

Princeton to Washington Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Princeton - Washington

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Princeton to Washington cost?

    The average train ticket price from Princeton to Washington is US$77. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Princeton to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Princeton to Washington?

    A train trip between Princeton and Washington is around 2h 41m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 261 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Princeton and Washington?

    The number of trains from Princeton to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Princeton to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Princeton to Washington?

    When taking the train from Princeton to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-04
US$28
11-05
US$23
Today
US$33
11-07
No data
11-08
US$33
11-09
US$169
11-10
US$102
11-11
US$23
The cheapest trip from Princeton to Washington was searched and found on Nov 5, 2024 with a price of US$23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Princeton to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$266 for a train ticket from Princeton to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2024-11-11.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Princeton and Washington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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