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

The average train ticket price from Princeton to Philadelphia is $23. The best way to find train tickets from Princeton to Philadelphia 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!

How long is the train trip from Princeton to Philadelphia?

A train trip between Princeton and Philadelphia is around 38m, although the fastest train will take about 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 39 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Princeton and Philadelphia?

The number of trains from Princeton to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Princeton to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Princeton to Philadelphia?

When taking the train from Princeton to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

Train Princeton to Philadelphia from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:40pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
		9:00pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:40pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:48am	Princeton Junction Station	37m	8:25am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
10:00am	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
10:00am	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
11:13am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	11:51am	30th Street Station	No tags
11:13am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	11:51am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:55pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
8:13am	Princeton Junction Station	33m	8:46am	30th Street Station	Fastest
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
6:40am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	7:18am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
8:13am	Princeton Junction Station	33m	8:46am	30th Street Station	Fastest
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
6:40am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	7:18am	30th Street Station	No tags
8:17am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	8:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
8:13am	Princeton Junction Station	33m	8:46am	30th Street Station	Fastest
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
6:40am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	7:18am	30th Street Station	No tags
8:17am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	8:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
8:13am	Princeton Junction Station	33m	8:46am	30th Street Station	Fastest
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
6:40am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	7:18am	30th Street Station	No tags
8:17am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	8:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:55pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
8:13am	Princeton Junction Station	33m	8:46am	30th Street Station	Fastest
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
5:43am	Princeton Junction Station	40m	6:23am	30th Street Station	No tags
6:40am	Princeton Junction Station	38m	7:18am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Princeton to Philadelphia on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:48am	Princeton Junction Station	37m	8:25am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
10:00am	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
10:00am	Princeton Junction Station	35m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
9:00pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:40pm	30th Street Station	No tags
9:00pm	Princeton Junction Station	40m	9:40pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Train Princeton, NJ, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$23

Average train trip duration38m

Number of daily trains6

Earliest train departure5:43am

Distance39 miles (62 km)

Latest train departure11:01pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,504 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5504 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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$6

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$6

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$6

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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 $6 to $158 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 $6 which is on 2025-10-06.

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

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Princeton and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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

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