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How to get fromMcLean to Princetonby subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from McLean to Princeton by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Subway, train

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    1. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformsubwayS
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to TrentontrainNortheast Regional
    5h 14m
    $28–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to PhiladelphiabusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6Th St At Race St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus409
    10h 2m
    $38–88

  3. Drive 190.3 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Princetoncar190.3 mi
    3h 27m
    $35–51

  4. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeIAD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 36m
    $230–501

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeDCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 49m
    $97–503

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeDCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 46m
    $82–536

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeDCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 34m
    $97–609

  8. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, drive

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)planeIAD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Princetoncar
    4h 44m
    $202–496

  9. Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
    2. Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeDCA - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 27m
    $87–829

  10. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeIAD - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 30m
    $280–877

McLean to Princeton by bus, subway, and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Nassau St At S Tulane St via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia, 6Th St At Race St, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave in around 10h 2m.

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