There are 8 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 30m$28–280Train via Trenton Transit Center (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Trenton to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
4h 54m$27–459Drive 194.3 mi
- Drive from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA194.3 mi
3h 41m$36–52Train 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 42m$193–740Train 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 44m$74–758Train 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
4h 47m$76–577Train 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
4h 40m$193–454Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus
- 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 bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
4h 45m$229–762
Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $280.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction station to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Springfield, VA is 196 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Princeton Junction to Springfield, VA.
There are 1450+ hotels available in Springfield, VA.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Springfield, VA, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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 Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- 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
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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