There are 6 ways to get from Princeton to Frederick by train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood MarshallNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit CenterBaltimore / ...
5h 23m$86–347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wbMarc
6h 23m$29–291Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationTre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
7h 37mDrive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Frederick185.2 mi
3h 40m$34–49Train, fly, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
6h 37m$104–546Bus
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
8h 5m$48–91
Princeton to Frederick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Frederick is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Frederick is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Frederick station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Frederick Bus Station via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Frederick. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at FREDERICK MARC wb via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Princeton and Frederick is 199 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Frederick without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $85 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Princeton to Frederick, including transfers.
Princeton to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Princeton to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Frederick is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $28 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Frederick, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to FREDERICK MARC wb via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Frederick Bus Station via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to FREDERICK MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- reservations@bayrunnershuttle.com
- Website
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Frederick Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- bayrunnershuttle.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $15–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Frederick bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Princeton to Frederick train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Frederick is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Princeton to Frederick.
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