How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Princeton?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Princeton start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 755. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Princeton?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Princeton is 36m, covering a distance of 63 km. The quickest train can get you there in 33m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Princeton route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Princeton departs at 06:08. And the latest train departs at 20:35.

Train Philadelphia to Princeton from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:35	30th Street Station	37m	21:12	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	17:18	30th Street Station	33m	17:51	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:10	30th Street Station	37m	06:47	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	11:10	30th Street Station	35m	11:45	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	06:10	30th Street Station	37m	06:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	11:10	30th Street Station	35m	11:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	20:05	30th Street Station	38m	20:43	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:05	30th Street Station	38m	20:43	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	17:31	30th Street Station	34m	18:05	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:23	30th Street Station	37m	10:00	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	11:10	30th Street Station	35m	11:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	11:10	30th Street Station	35m	11:45	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:15	30th Street Station	35m	14:50	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	17:18	30th Street Station	33m	17:51	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:18	30th Street Station	33m	17:51	Princeton Junction Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:18	30th Street Station	33m	17:51	Princeton Junction Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Princeton on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:55	30th Street Station	35m	11:30	Princeton Junction Station	Cheapest
Train	17:18	30th Street Station	33m	17:51	Princeton Junction Station	Fastest
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:08	30th Street Station	39m	09:47	Princeton Junction Station	No tags
Train	09:40	30th Street Station	36m	10:16	Princeton Junction Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:40 PM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Princeton

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

36mAverage duration

63 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ 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 139

Amtrak Philadelphia Princeton recent customer reviews

Good, minor delay but only 3-4 minutes, nice seating

Anthony C.

17 December 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton, NJ, 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 Philadelphia to Princeton?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Princeton start from R 139. The average price for this train route is around R 755. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Princeton?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Princeton is 36m, covering a distance of 63 km. The quickest train can get you there in 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Princeton route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Princeton?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Princeton departs at 06:08. And the latest train departs at 20:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 277

10/12

R 710

Today

R 1 004

12/12

R 1 004

13/12

R 710

14/12

R 1 298

15/12

R 710

16/12

R 710

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton, NJ, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 277

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

You can expect to pay from R 277 to R 2 733 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Princeton, NJ, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 710, which is on 2025-12-13.