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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Silver Springby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 58m
    $26–274

  2. Drive 175.5 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Silver Springcar car 175.5 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–47

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 9m
    $109–642

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 40m
    $229–486

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4h 12m
    $100–910

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 8m
    $105–732

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 55m
    $280–864

Princeton Junction to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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