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How to get fromPrinceton University to Silver Springby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton University to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    4h 13m
    $27–282

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 54m
    $33–73

  3. Drive 173.4 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Silver Springcar173.4 mi
    3h 22m
    $32–46

  4. 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
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeEWR - DCA
    4h 26m
    $197–752

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationtrainTre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver SpringbusNew York
    6h 33m

  6. 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
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeEWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    5h 8m
    $197–466

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeLGA - DCA
    6h 8m
    $85–605

  8. 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
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planePHL - DCA
    5h 8m
    $77–778

  9. 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
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planePHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    5h 53m
    $232–782

Princeton University to Silver Spring by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Amtrak also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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