There are 7 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 57m$26–274Drive 175.5 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring175.5 mi
3h 16m$32–47Train 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
3h 53m$94–533Train 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
3h 58m$85–810Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 38m$194–457Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)LGA - DCA
5h 2m$87–579Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 44m$240–764
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Silver Spring is 184 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Silver Spring is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring.
There are 1685+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
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 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 21m
- 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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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