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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Reston by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    4h 45m
    $50–129

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 50m
    $27–66

  3. Drive 195 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Restoncar car 195 mi
    3h 48m
    $36–52

  4. 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
    4h 5m
    $280–647

  5. Train, subway via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St

    1. Take the train from Trenton to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    5h 7m
    $49–117

  6. 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 37m
    $87–503

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    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
    4h 47m
    $330–792

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    5h 38m
    $54–360

  9. 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 train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    5h 31m
    $92–698

Princeton to Reston by train and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Reston. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., walk to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, Trenton, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 50m.

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