How much is the train ticket from Princeton to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Washington start from R 720. The average price for this train route is around R 2 008. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Princeton to Washington?

The average train journey time from Princeton to Washington is 2h 43m, covering a distance of 258 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 36m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Princeton to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to Washington?

The earliest train from Princeton to Washington departs at 05:43. And the latest train departs at 21:00.

Train Princeton to Washington from R 294 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Princeton to Washington on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:01	Princeton Junction Station	3h 59m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
05:43	Princeton Junction Station	2h 39m	08:22	Union Station	Fastest
05:43	Princeton Junction Station	2h 39m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
08:17	Princeton Junction Station	2h 44m	11:01	Union Station	No tags
08:17	Princeton Junction Station	2h 44m	11:01	Union Station	No tags

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Get from Princeton to Washington

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 720, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 43mAverage duration

258 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 433

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Princeton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Princeton to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Washington start from R 720. The average price for this train route is around R 2 008. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to Washington?
The average train journey time from Princeton to Washington is 2h 43m, covering a distance of 258 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Princeton to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to Washington?
The earliest train from Princeton to Washington departs at 05:43. And the latest train departs at 21:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Princeton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 381

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

You can expect to pay from R 381 to R 3 995 for a train ticket from Princeton, NJ, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 381, which is on 2025-12-12.