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How to get fromSilver Spring to Princetonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or subway

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to TrentontrainNortheast Regional
    4h 25m
    $27–282

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiabusWashington
    2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to TrentontrainTre
    6h 15m

  3. Drive 177 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Princetoncar177 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–47

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeDCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    4h 32m
    $91–471

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New BrunswickbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 23m
    $38–67

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeDCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 24m
    $76–494

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeDCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 16m
    $91–537

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeIAD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
    5h 9m
    $221–466

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)planeIAD - LNS
    3. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Princetoncar
    5h 17m
    $203–501

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeDCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 10m
    $81–777

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

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $23–270 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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