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Train Princeton to Washington: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$83
Average train trip duration2h 46m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure5:43am
Distance258 km
Latest train departure11:01pm

Princeton to Washington Train

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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$83. 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 46m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 40m. 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 are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Princeton to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$28
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US$105
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US$17
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US$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Princeton to Washington was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of US$17

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$17 to US$280 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$17 which is on 2025-05-06.

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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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