How much does a train ticket cost from Princeton to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Philadelphia start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Princeton to Philadelphia is 38m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 33m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Princeton to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Princeton to Philadelphia departs at 05:43. And the latest train departs at 23:01.

Train Princeton to Philadelphia from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:35	Princeton Junction Station	33m	19:08	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	21:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	23:01	Princeton Junction Station	44m	23:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Princeton Junction Station	33m	08:46	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Princeton Junction Station	38m	07:18	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Princeton Junction Station	38m	07:18	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Princeton Junction Station	33m	08:46	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:17	Princeton Junction Station	40m	08:57	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Princeton Junction Station	38m	07:18	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Princeton Junction Station	33m	08:46	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:17	Princeton Junction Station	40m	08:57	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Princeton Junction Station	33m	08:46	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Princeton Junction Station	38m	07:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:17	Princeton Junction Station	40m	08:57	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:13	Princeton Junction Station	33m	08:46	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:43	Princeton Junction Station	39m	06:22	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Princeton Junction Station	38m	07:18	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:17	Princeton Junction Station	40m	08:57	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:48	Princeton Junction Station	37m	08:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	21:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Princeton to Philadelphia on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:48	Princeton Junction Station	37m	08:25	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:13	Princeton Junction Station	38m	11:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:13	Princeton Junction Station	38m	11:51	30th Street Station	No tags

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Get from Princeton to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

38mAverage duration

39 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,616 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5616 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 £7

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 Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Princeton to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Princeton to Philadelphia start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Princeton to Philadelphia is 38m, covering a distance of 39 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Princeton to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Princeton to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Princeton to Philadelphia departs at 05:43. And the latest train departs at 23:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/11

£9

29/11

£32

Today

£93

01/12

£9

02/12

£5

03/12

£5

04/12

£5

05/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Princeton, NJ, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £123 for a train ticket from Princeton, NJ, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-02.