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How to get fromPrinceton to Gaithersburgby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Gaithersburg 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 Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 40m
    $29–289

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    7h 3m
    $40–78

  3. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Gaithersburgcar car 182.2 mi
    3h 32m
    $34–48

  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 train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 50m
    $107–604

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus bus New York
    7h 48m

  6. Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    4. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 5m
    $95–868

  7. 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
    5h 18m
    $232–508

  8. 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
    6h 16m
    $105–707

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

    1. Take the train from Trenton 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
    5h 54m
    $280–872

Princeton to Gaithersburg by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Gaithersburg, 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 $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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