There are 8 ways to get from Frederick to Princeton by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Stationbus Frederick / ...
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trentontrain Crescent / ...
4h 49mDrive 189.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Frederick to Princetoncar 189.8 mi
3h 32m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
7h 20m$40–66Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 45m$936–1,764Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
5h 22m$100–172Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Frederick to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
11h 10m$46–89Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 35m$110–757Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 22m$476–1,763
Frederick to Princeton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Princeton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Washington Union Station and Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Princeton. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station, Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Frederick and Princeton is 197 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Princeton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Frederick to Princeton, including transfers.
Frederick to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Princeton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Princeton is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Washington Union Station, New Brunswick, and Albany St & Spring St in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Princeton via Washington Union Station, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, and Princeton Jct. in around 5h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–27
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Frederick to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
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Booking & Getting There
Frederick to Princeton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Frederick to Princeton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Princeton is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Frederick to Princeton.
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