There are 9 ways to get from Princeton University to Alexandria by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Alexandria
Cheapest option
Train via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
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Take the train from Trenton to Alexandria
7 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race St
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Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington DC
Drive
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Drive from Princeton University to Alexandria
Train to Newark, fly to Reagan Washington
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Reagan Washington (DCA)
Train to New York La Guardia, fly to Reagan Washington
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Reagan Washington (DCA)
Train to Newark, fly to Washington Dulles
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
Train to New York JFK, fly to Reagan Washington
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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Reagan Washington (DCA)
Train to Philadelphia, fly to Reagan Washington
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Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Philadelphia
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Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Reagan Washington (DCA)
Princeton University to Alexandria by walk and train
The journey time between Princeton University and Alexandria is around 4h 29m and covers a distance of around 188 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Services are operated by NJ Transit, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional. Typically 12 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Princeton University to Alexandria is to bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 8h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Princeton University to Alexandria is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Alexandria via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Princeton University and Alexandria is 167 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Alexandria without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Princeton University to Alexandria, including transfers.
Princeton University to Alexandria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Alexandria is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 8h 35m.
The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Reagan Washington Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Princeton University to Alexandria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
- Distance: 166.8 miles
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Alexandria, City of Alexandria, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $50 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princeton University to Alexandria via Nassau St At Palmer Square, W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, 6Th St At Race St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington DC, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $700
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $750
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $440
Flights from Philadelphia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Newark to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $420
Flights from New York JFK to Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $400
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $90
- Business Seat
- $55 - $85
Train from Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Business Seat
- $55 - $80
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $24 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $120
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $18 - $60
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $120
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $150
Train from Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $110
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $18 - $60
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $110
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $150
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $26 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $110
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $75
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $13 - $40
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $25 - $75
- Business Class Seat
- $40 - $100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $41
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Princeton Shuttle
- $41
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $55
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Princeton Shuttle
- $55
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 Senior, Military/Disabled
- $1 - $3
- Adult
- $3 - $6
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $20 - $29
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Union Station, Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Alexandria is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Princeton University to Alexandria.
United Airlines offers flights from Newark Airport to Reagan Washington Airport.
There are 414+ hotels available in Alexandria. Prices start at $100 USD per night.