Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Princeton (NJ), US

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TodayApr 25
TomorrowApr 26
from $11
SunApr 27
from $74
MonApr 28
from $30
TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
from $21
FriMay 2
from $41

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Princeton
    Destination location: Princeton Junction Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Philadelphia to Princeton: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$23
Average train trip duration37m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:08am
Distance39 miles (62 km)
Latest train departure8:35pm

Philadelphia to Princeton Train

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

Best price found
04/23
$17
04/24
$57
Today
$21
04/26
$11
04/27
$74
04/28
$30
04/29
$11
04/30
$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Princeton was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $168 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Princeton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Philadelphia to Princeton is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Princeton, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Philadelphia and Princeton 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.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Philadelphia to Princeton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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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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!

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