There are 11 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction by subway, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 11m$48–108Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI Amtrak Stationbus 201
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
6h 36m$31–664Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 25m$35–62Drive 185.9 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junctioncar 185.9 mi
3h 22m$34–49Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- 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
4h 27m$931–1,641Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
4h 15m$46–113Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- 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
5h 18m$100–684Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
4h 57m$580–1,540Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 12m$921–1,647Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
6h 2m$69–453Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 15m$969–1,335
Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at New Brunswick via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Princeton Junction is 195 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Gaithersburg to Princeton Junction.
There are 131+ hotels available in Princeton Junction.






