There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Reston by train, subway, car, or plane
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center PlatformS
3h 50m$25–275Train, subway via Trenton Transit Center
cheapest- Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center PlatformS
4h 38m$24–454Drive 197.1 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Reston197.1 mi
3h 39m$36–52Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
3h 40m$227–487Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
3h 49m$278–855Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
4h 25m$99–533Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
4h 12m$90–811Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LGA - IAD
4h 53m$238–677
Princeton Junction to Reston by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Reston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Reston is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Reston is 200 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Reston without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 50m and costs $25 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Princeton Junction to Reston, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Reston is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Princeton Junction to Reston.
There are 427+ hotels available in Reston.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Reston. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Princeton Junction to Reston in around 3h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $23–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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