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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Princeton to Mt Pleasant. Traveling by train from Princeton to Mt Pleasant usually takes 6 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak California Zephyr train can make the trip in 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Distance | 112 mi (180 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 22m |
Lowest price | $28.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Princeton to Mt Pleasant?
2 train services operate from Princeton to Mt Pleasant. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 9h 8m | $81.00 |
Amtrak California Zephyr | 1 | 2h 22m | $33.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Princeton to Mt Pleasant every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $28.
Amtrak California Zephyr is one of the longest train routes in the United States, spanning from Chicago to Emeryville. With views of the Colorado and Mississippi rivers, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Rockies, it highlights some of the most stunning views the US has.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Princeton to Mt Pleasant tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Princeton at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Princeton to Mt Pleasant. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Mt Pleasant to Princeton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Princeton?
Main departure station: 107 Bicentennial Dr
There is one train station in Princeton.
All train stations in Princeton:
107 Bicentennial Dr
Where is the train station in Mt Pleasant?
Main arrival station: 418 North Adams St
Mt Pleasant has one train station.
All train stations in Mt Pleasant:
418 North Adams St
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