There are 5 ways to get from Maryland to Princeton University by train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 43m
$36 - $151
4 alternative options
Drive • 2h 35m
$14 - $21
Fly Reagan Washington to Newark, train • 4h 41m
$128 - $516
Fly Baltimore to Philadelphia, train • 5h 3m
$237 - $693
Fly Reagan Washington to Philadelphia, train • 5h 8m
$189 - $575
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Princeton University is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Maryland to Princeton University is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Princeton University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Princeton via Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Maryland and Princeton University is 134 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Princeton University without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $35 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Maryland to Princeton University, including transfers.
Maryland to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The quickest flight from Reagan Washington Airport to Newark Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 16m.
Maryland to Princeton University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Trenton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Princeton University is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Maryland to Princeton University.

- Distance: 134.5 miles
- Duration: 2h 43m
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Baltimore to Princeton University hourly. Tickets cost $45 - $95 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Amtrak also services this route 3 times a day.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $900

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $750

Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trenton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $95
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $140
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Trenton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Train from Trenton Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $55
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $95

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Trenton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Trenton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
Train from Trenton Amtrak Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $21 - $30
- Premium
- $170 - $240
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Business Seat
- $24 - $35

- Phone
- +1 973-491-7000
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14 - $19
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $8
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com

- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from 30th Street Train Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $9
- Website
- septa.org
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