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

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There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lead to 2train train
    5h 38m
    $51–695

  2. Drive 197.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Lortoncar car 197.1 mi
    3h 55m
    $36–52

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    7h 48m
    $38–68

  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 59m
    $883–1,653

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 40m
    $60–135

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    8h 30m
    $53–128

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    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
    6h 1m
    $632–1,755

  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 39m
    $93–607

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus
    5h 55m
    $99–650

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station 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 bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus
    6h 43m
    $73–432

Princeton to Lorton by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to 2 via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Lead in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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