There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Princeton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
3h 56m$46–112Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
7h 6m$24–39Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
6h 24m$35–57Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Princetoncar 177.1 mi
3h 12m$33–47Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
4h 33m$932–1,649Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 25m$106–742Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 17m$922–1,655Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Princeton Jct.train
5h 8m$582–1,549Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 20m$970–1,343
Silver Spring to Princeton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Princeton is to bus and train which costs $24 - $40 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Princeton is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Albany St & Spring St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Princeton via Washington Union Station, Trenton Transit Center and Princeton Jct.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Princeton is 186 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Silver Spring to Princeton, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick twice daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Princeton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New Brunswick station.
Silver Spring to Princeton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Princeton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Silver Spring to Princeton.
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